Essays come in a variety of forms, each with its own function/purpose. Let’s look at some of the major essay types and their general structures. The Descriptive Essay In this essay, the writer sets out to describe something. It could be a place, a person, a thing, a concept, an experience, or anything the writer […]
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First, take a deep breath and recognize you’re not alone. No, I don’t mean me. I mean your competition. For most job openings, you will be among dozens, hundreds, even thousands submitting resumes. It’s amazing how many people forget this crucial tidbit of information. This begs the question, how important is a cover letter? Many
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Before you start worrying about writing your personal statement for your university application, be sure to know if you even need one. Not all programs ask for a personal statement. A client recently contacted me to help him write his personal statement. I asked him for the program and school details so I could start
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University application essays are difficult to write. Why? For many applicants, the reason is simple: they are trying too hard to impress the admissions committee. Don’t try to impress; be impressive. How can you be impressive? Be yourself. Be unique. Be authentic. When it comes to writing your essay, whether it’s a personal statement, a
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Everything you need to know to write a personal statement Are you applying to university or college? You will need to submit documents to tell the admissions committee more about yourself. One such document is the “Personal Statement”. Students spend weeks or months working on their statement, but many make a fundamental mistake: they don’t
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1) Why should I hire a professional editor? In simple terms, it is because you want your essay, letter, resume, or any other document to reach its intended reader as a truly professional, clear, and impressive piece of work. Can you achieve this on your own? Of course. But the main thing you want to
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