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College Applications Advice for Students and Parents from Greenwich Education Group

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“STRESS!” is often the first thought that comes to mind when someone hears about a high school student who is preparing college applications. And “stress” is the word that Marie Dolan, a College admissions consultant for Greenwich Education Group, focused on during her presentation at the company’s fourth annual college application seminar for high school students and their parents. — an announcement from Greenwich Education Group. This article previously was published by GreenwichFreePress.com. The free educational event was offered last month in collaboration with Arch Street, The Greenwich Teen Center; and Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media. Dolan shared some good news: There are over 2,200 colleges in the United States yielding a 69 percent acceptance rate.

How to Write Great College Essays

Many great kids write average (even bad) college essays – essays about “Life Lessons Learned from Football” or “How My Trip to Europe Broadened My Cultural Horizons.”

Better tales are there for the essay. This workshop will show you what admissions officers really look for in great college essays, and offer suggestions for finding and sharing your best stories. This seminar is FREE, but reservations are required to attend. Presented by Collegewise — the largest independent college counseling company in the U.S.

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How to Take the Stress out of the College Essay: Free Seminar Wednesday

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The college essay – a stressful requirement for students and parents alike.  But, it doesn’t have to be that way.  With college applications due dates beginning Nov. 1, there is still time to craft an essay in a more organized and less stressful manner. The essay offers students a chance to grab the attention of college admissions officers and explain what makes them unique and why they would be a great addition to the college’s student body. But rather than becoming overwhelmed by this part of the application process, students can utilize a well-structured approach to effectively show themselves in the best light possible. To help both students and parents with this college admissions rite of passage, Greenwich Education Group, in partnership with Arch Street Teen Center of Greenwich, will hold a free seminar entitled “Taking the Stress Out of the College Essay” on Wednesday, Oct.