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Learn First-Hand What Colleges Want in Admissions Essays

Wow interviewed Michigan State's Director of Admissions Jim Cotter about mistakes students make in their essays, what he looks for and why the college essay matters!

Posted Tue, May 21, 2013 at 2:35 pm ET|Updated Wed, May 22, 2013 at 11:20 am ET

Take a look at Wow's video interview with MSU Director of Amissions Jim Cotter.

Want to learn HOW to write that essay on your own schedule and on your own time? Go to www.wowwritingworkshop.com.

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