by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | College Admissions
10 Best Brainstorming Prompts for the Common Application Essay To write a great common application essay, you have to think about yourself in a way you never have before. You have to reflect on your past, your experiences, and yourself. If that just sounds...
by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | College Admissions
Why Students Should Start Working on Common Application Essays the Summer Before Senior Year The common application essay is an essay the likes of which you’ve never written. You’ve been told that it’s a personal statement. But in fact, it’s not. It’s a strategic...
by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | AP, SAT/ACT Test Prep
How to Write a Thesis Statement in Four Easy Steps Everyone knows that a good thesis statement is clear, specific, and focused. It draws the reader’s attention to your topic and announces your perspective on the topic. But while teachers often tell you what to put in...
by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | AP
Thesis Statement Formula for AP English Rhetorical Analysis Essays A good thesis statement presents your topic to the reader and indicates how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter discussed in your essay. Think of it as a kind of road map,...
by Susan Osborn | Jan 31, 2018 | AP
The Essential AP Guide to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos The goal of argumentative writing is to persuade your audience that your ideas are convincing. Basically, there are three ways of doing this: You can convince your reader that your authority is indisputable (ethos)...
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