When Grammar Takes a Nap: The 10 Most Common College Admissions Essay Boo-Boos

When Grammar Takes a Nap: The 10 Most Common College Admissions Essay Boo-Boos

by paulculp | Jan 1, 2019 | Admissions, Scholarships

By Paul Culp, MA (Oxon.), CFT, GCDF, CCSP Once upon a time, right here in the U.S. of A., people were ashamed to express themselves poorly. Today they are defiant about it. The few who still know and care how the English language is supposed to work are often called...
Getting to Know You: the College Admissions Essay

Getting to Know You: the College Admissions Essay

by paulculp | Jun 8, 2018 | Money, Paying for College, Scholarships

By Paul Culp, MA (Oxon.), CFT, GCDF, CCSP Imagine a writing assignment that ultimately is all about you even if you’re writing about someone else. You need to be sure you neither boast about your triumphs nor dwell on your misdeeds, that you reveal yourself without...
Cleaning Up Well: Appearance, Speech, and Demeanor at College Interview Time

Cleaning Up Well: Appearance, Speech, and Demeanor at College Interview Time

by paulculp | Jun 7, 2018 | Admissions, Applications

By Paul Culp, MA (Oxon.), CFT, GCDF, CCSP My friend Frank tends to live up to his name. He’s a very decent man, and he generally doesn’t trample other people, but he does speak his mind. Frank is the CEO of a marketing firm, and recently he was interviewing candidates...

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