In the article below, I go over 5 ways to quickly and effectively improve your personal statement so that you will stand out to the reviewers. If you’re interested in improving your personal statement, contact edtingbychristina@gmail.com or check out editingbychristina.com. # 1 You dream of owning your own business, so you plan on attending a school withContinue reading “College Admission: 5 Quick Tips”
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Word of the Week: Atlas
Atlas is a noun and defined as a bound collection of maps often including illustrations, informative tables, or textual matter. Atlas is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Greek mythology. In this case the word atlas derives from Atlas, a Titan, who was condemned to hold upContinue reading “Word of the Week: Atlas”
Word of the Week: Phobia
Phobia is a noun and defined as an exaggerated, usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object. Phobia is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Greek mythology. In this case, the word phobia derived from Phobos, the personification of fear and panic. Although little is mentionedContinue reading “Word of the Week: Phobia”
College Admission: 5 Quick Tips
In the article below, I go over 5 ways to quickly and effectively improve your personal statement so that you will stand out to the reviewers. If you’re interested in improving your personal statement, contact edtingbychristina@gmail.com or check out editingbychristina.com. #1 Applicants are afraid to feel vulnerable, and therefore, write generic and boring college application essays. WhenContinue reading “College Admission: 5 Quick Tips”
Word of the Week: Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a noun and is defined as a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject. Hypnosis is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Greek mythology. In this case, the word hypnosis derives from theContinue reading “Word of the Week: Hypnosis”
Word of the Week: Cloth
Cloth is a noun and defined as a woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber. Cloth is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Greek mythology. In this case, the word cloth derives from Clotho, one of the three Fate sisters. The FatesContinue reading “Word of the Week: Cloth”
College Admission: Quick Tip #10
Quick Tip #10 Why this program? You wrote a beautifully written essay. It was clear, concise, and unique. However, the reviewer still doesn’t understand why you applied to this program. The essay seemed vague—like it could’ve been submitted to any school. Out of the thousands of programs, there must be a reason you picked thisContinue reading “College Admission: Quick Tip #10”
Word of the Week: Nemesis
Nemesis is a noun and is defined as one that inflicts retribution or vengeance. Nemesis is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Greek mythology. In this case, the word nemesis derives from the Greek goddess Nemesis. We were introduced to the Greek goddess Nemesis in previous week’sContinue reading “Word of the Week: Nemesis”
Word of the Week: Chronology
Chronology is a noun and is defined as the science that deals with measuring time by regular divisions and that assigns to events their proper dates. Chronology is one of the many words in the English language that has its roots in Greek mythology. In this case, the word chronology derives from Chronos, the GreekContinue reading “Word of the Week: Chronology”
College Admission: Quick Tip #9
Quick Tip #9 Appeal to emotion When applying to college or graduate school many of the requirements involve numbers. The applicant must meet a certain GPA, have a specific ACT, SAT, GMAT, or MCAT score, enroll in a predetermined number of units, pass the required classes, and volunteer a fixed number of hours. In theseContinue reading “College Admission: Quick Tip #9”
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