What do you think slows down the application process more than anything? Yep, that’s right, the completion of the college essays. That is why summer is a good time to start writing! Begin the process by reading some essay tips from the New York Times article by Alan Gelb, author of “Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps.”
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Every year, my husband and I offer an art scholarship to a high school senior who will be majoring in an art-related subject in college. This year, we had many qualified applicants. Their grade point averages were high, their need was great, their art was creative, their essays engaging, and their teacher recommendations were, of course, glowing. On first glance, they all seemed to be deserving candidates. I wondered how I was going to choose between them but then I had a thought…why not conduct a little amateur sleuthing on the internet to see what would turn up?