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College Application Essay: The Top 5 Mistakes Students Make

Find out how to make your college application stand out with this informative session at Simsbury Public Library.

Attention students and parents: Don’t wait until the fall of senior year to discover in the midst of a hectic schedule how vital these essays are and how difficult the process can be to set yourself apart from all the other applicants. Spring is the best time to learn what is needed for the most important element of the college application process.

Learn the secrets to become a highly desirable candidate. Discover the purpose of the essay and what admission officers are looking for. Recognize what not to do so you don’t waste valuable time. Presented by Randy Levin.

‘The more exclusive the college, the more weight given to the essay than GPA’- New York Times

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‘The essay differentiates one top student from the next’ - Stanford University Admissions Officer

Randy Levin holds a MA in English and a MFA in Creative Writing. He is a former high school English teacher who worked in highly competitive Long Island districts. Randy is a published writer, editor, and speech writer. Because of his expertise and reputation, he is the only college essay expert asked to speak annually at the National College Fair.

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His clients are all accepted to top tier and the Ivy League. His reputation has grown so much that he now works with international students from Brazil to Korea who are applying to top colleges here.

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