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There's A(nother) Bug in the Common App - A Dire Warning to Ellipsis Lovers...

10/28/2015

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​Last week, I reported a terrible Common App bug: for some reason, the last paragraph of essays are not always getting pasted over into the application. So, if you're not careful, your essay will just sort of end. 

This week, I return with another unfortunate bug to report: 

Sometimes (but not every time), when you put an ellipsis in your essay...

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​It gets pasted into the application as a single period.
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Going To Stanford Doesn't Mean You'll Get a Stanford Education

10/27/2015

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And going to a state school doesn't mean you won't​ get a Stanford education.
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Infographic: Stanford Admissions by the Numbers

10/26/2015

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My students often ask me if it's "worth" applying to Stanford (or Harvard, or Princeton, or any other school with a sub-10% acceptance rate). Although that's kind of like asking if it's worth voting in the general election, I still say yes.

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This Bug in the Common App Could Ruin Your Application Essays

10/24/2015

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I know from experience (SO much experience!) how much time, effort and soul students put into writing their college essays. And my favorite part of running Paved With Verbs is watching the way students' essays evolve over weeks of work.

Which is why I'm warning you now:

There is a terrible bug in the common app that could make all your hard work... be for nothing.
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The Two Biggest Mistakes Seniors Make On Their College Apps

10/7/2015

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Paved With Verbs offers college essay help and life coaching/mentorship services. It's definitely the coolest and most meaningful work I've ever done. 

I've had the opportunity to work with countless amazing students. They're all fantastic! But. I've noticed two recurring problems that a lot of them struggle with:
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How To Fill Out Your UNC Short Answers

10/7/2015

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I recently published How to Write Your USC Short Answers, and have received great feedback and follow-up questions. And, because the University of North Carolina (Go Tar Heels!) has a similar section on their application, I thought I'd walk prospective applicants through my brainstorming process.

The UNC-Chapel Hill application asks for both a 400-500 word supplemental essay:
"In addition to the essay you provided with your Common Application, please choose one of the prompts below and respond in an essay of 400-500 words.

1. Teen activist and 2014 Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai said, “I raise up my voice-not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard”. For whom have you raised your voice?
2. Students learn both inside and outside the classroom. What would other members of the Carolina community learn from you?
3. You get one do-over of any moment in your life. What would you do over, and why? 
4. You’ve been invited to give a TEDtalk…what is yours about? 
5. There are 27 amendments to the Constitution of the US. What should be the 28th? "
And your 10-word (or less) answer to the following questions:
1. Biggest little worry:
2. Note to my future self:
3. Fun fact:
4. Most fun I ever had:
5. Question I would most like answered:
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How to Write Your USC Short Answers

10/6/2015

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The University of Southern California is a fantastic, private institution in Los Angeles, CA. Known for its great film, business, journalism and sports programs (and, obviously, their marching band :P), it is a great choice for students who dig a large, urban campus. 
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As a college essay coach, I have helped several students successfully apply to USC. And one section of the writing supplement that never fails to stump, stress and confuse students... is the super short answer.

Basically, in addition to two 250-word supplements:
USC students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important to you (250 word limit).
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Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections (250 word limit).
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USC wants you to tell them, in about 15 words or less:
​Describe yourself in three words:
Favorite food:
Favorite fictional character:
Greatest invention of all time:
What do you like to do for fun?
Role model:
Favorite book:
Best movie of all time:
Favorite musical performer/band/composer:
Dream job:

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    Eva Glasrud completed her B.A. and M.A. at Stanford. She is now a college counselor and life coach for gifted youth.

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