Yoon Se-ri·1d agoApplying for College Advice: Timeline for Personal StatementAs a senior applying to college this fall, here is the ideal timeline that I would recommend for future applicants working on their…
Gloria Pritchett·Sep 30How to Beat Writer's Block on an Essay: 5 Types, 5 FixesNot all writer's block is the same. Five species of stuck, how to spot yours, the fix that matches it, and what research says.
Gloria Pritchett·Sep 27How to Shorten an Essay Without Losing QualityThis article comes in four sizes: 6, 50, 250 words and the full cut. Why you should cut big first, plus a phrase swap sheet.
Gloria Pritchett·Sep 26How to Find the Theme of Your Essay: 3 Real FixesThree stuck students, one problem: a topic but no theme. The "so what?" ladder, a Gatsby fix and a prompt for messy notes.
Gloria Pritchett·Sep 26How to Write a Hook: The Predictability TestFinish this: In today's fast-paced ___. If a reader can guess your first line, it's not a hook. Here's a test to fix yours.A response icon1
