Sample Essays for Writing about Technology

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Using a Sample Essay About Myself in Writing an Essay on Being Technologically Updated
In this day and age, the Internet, computers, and other technologies are more accessible than ever before.  With cell phones, laptops, computer software, and all the other gizmos and gadgets being developed and released practically every day, it’s easy to get left [...]

Sample Essays for Writing about Experiences

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Using a Sample Essay About Myself in Writing an Essay Focusing on Your Experiences as a Teaching Assistant
Being a teaching assistant has lots of benefits and advantages.  Not only do you get to build close relationship with your teacher, but you can also learn valuable lessons in and out of the classroom from the experience.  [...]

Focusing on Self-discipline on Your Essay

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Using a Sample Essay About Myself in Writing an Essay Focusing on Self-discipline
Self-discipline is a highly respected trait in education, work, and life, in general.  In fact, self-discipline is often regarded as one of the necessary ingredients for success.  If you feel that you have a good level of self-discipline, you may want to consider [...]

Signs that an Online Sample College Application Essay Is Not Worth Your Time

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

As a prospective college student who is going into the process of writing your “about myself” essay, it is  common that you will browse the net to search for a sample “essay about myself” that will guide you and give you ideas on how to write an effective essay.  But not all sample essays are [...]

Community Colleges Versus Universities

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Choosing the right college or university is a very important decision.  If you don’t know where to apply to, the following can help you figure out which is better — a community college or a university.
Pros and cons of studying at community colleges
When you are the type of student who wants easy access to your [...]

Shopping for College Financial Aid is Like Shopping for the Best Pair of Jeans

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

You have been preparing for it ever since you started school.  You had worked yourself off to obtain the highest grades that you can.  Your parents did their part by saving for it.  But college is just too expensive.  Fortunately, there are several financial aid and scholarship programs available in each college and university to [...]

Do movies realistically portray college life?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

College flicks have definitely been part of pop culture.  These movies usually depict stereotypical cliques that rule the college campus set against crazy frat parties, wild nights, and exciting romance.  But are these portrayals realistic?
How college life is portrayed in the movies
Future college students who have watched Hollywood college movies will surely, to some extent, [...]

Top Three Topics you Should not Discuss in your Personal Statement for College

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

The personal statement for college application provides opportunity for prospective students to introduce themselves in a more personal manner more than just merely based on numerical grades.  Knowing what to write about is very important for an appealing essay “about my self.” This is why knowing the topics to be avoided is also crucial to [...]

Your Admissions Essay as an Important Marketing Tool to Get into your Dream School

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Getting into your dream school after high school can be quite tough, especially if you’re planning on enrolling into one of the top colleges or universities.  However, with the right admissions essay, you can effectively market yourself and land that spot in your dream school.
Your essay as a form of self-advertisement
Grades are just mere numbers [...]

Writing an Admission Essay about My Self Through a SWOT Analysis

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Admission essays are used by evaluators to further know the person applying for a university.  This can be made possible by the inclusion of the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis which is usually used in the field of business planning.  The SWOT analysis focuses on the internal and external environments and opportunities and [...]