I began to wonder if I could make up my own stories while I was still very young. My dad was a journalist so we always had a computer and that is where I began to write my own adventures.
I have been a voracious reader ever since. When I attended college, my favorite assignment was essays, as you can probably guess. I was studying to acquire a Paralegal degree so I was used to having to research and couldn't wait to be able to do it full time! I decided to write one of my papers on mass hysteria and loved learning about all of the different cases over written history. It has always been an interesting occurence to me since I first read about the Salem Witch Trials years ago. Other assignment essays weren't as easy to write, however, and I was always so glad to be able to find help and inspiration in reading and researching whatever I could about the subject as I could. When I couldn't make sense of it, it was time to call in more help and I am so glad that there were infinite resources on the internet to choose from!
One of my favorite publications, The Paris Review, always had something interesting to read and were always the most memorable to me. I have found some of my favorite authors there and it is still a great place to learn as well as finding new fiction! That's why I was really excited to learn that the managing editor, Hallie Walden Bagley, is offering college admissions essay coaching and planning! Hallie Walden Bagley holds a BA in English Literature from Dartmouth College and a Juris Doctorate from Columbia University School of Law and found her writer's voice on The Paris Review. She is ready to help you in any way to get into your school of choice! Your college admissions essay is probably the most important essay that you will ever write during college, in my opinion. My daughter is currently in her Junior year of college and I remember how she agonized over hers. It turned out that she did such a great job, she not only was accepted to her college of choice, but a second one as well!
If you find yourself struggling to write your perfect college admissions essay, whether it's because you need a little proofreading and coaching to make sure it's just right or because you can't even begin your outline, there is always help out there. Hallie Walden Bagley's college admissions coaching and planning courses are definitely a great start!
Where will your adventure begin?
Collage essays seem overwhelming to me. I am glad that my kids took care of writing theirs
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ReplyDeleteI remember this time in my life. My guidance counselor helped guide me on what to say. I really had no idea what to write about.
ReplyDeleteThis is very timely and helpful. Our son is getting prepped for college entry.
ReplyDeleteIn just a few years, we'll be working on my oldest daughters college admissions. I am dreading the whole experience.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't imagine the stress of writing a college admissions essay. Here in Canada it's a bit different. Having someone to help you with the process sounds wondeful.
ReplyDeleteCollege admissions can be totally stressful. I wasn't even aware there were people to coach you through it. I wish I had known when my older kids were applying for college.
ReplyDeleteI love reading too. In the university I attended, there is no college admission essay, but once you are in, that is the time you will have to write so many essays in different subjects. Most people dread writing essays but once you get the "flow," writing would come naturally.
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