Yes, it's true, admissions counselors really do read college application essays. And they matter!
Spring is a great time to journal to get ideas for your college essays. Here are some good tips to get you started!
Here are five myths and facts of the college essay for high school students and their parents.
Want to improve your score on the English portion of the ACT? It's all about grammar, usage and reading. These tips will help.
Want cash for college? Your ability to tell a compelling story about yourself while answering a prompt could help you secure college funding.
What are you doing over February break? It is never too early to schedule a road trip to check out a college or two.
Taking the ACT on Saturday? Here are some last-minute tips to help high school juniors prepare for this weekend's ACT writing test.
We all have conflicts in our relationships. Learn some basic techniques for being a good communicator and avoiding the cost of a failed relationship.
For prospective college students who fall below a university's academic profile, an admissions essay that stands out could push them up in the pile.
Want to stand out on your college app? The college essay is often a deciding factor for admission, admissions officers say.
Do you think schools focus too much on standardized testing and too little on writing and reading? Join Wow's Kim Lifton on Wednesday for a live chat on this controversial subject.
Juniors, as you think about college, consider adding some down time to your lives. Study and get good grades, but have some fun.
Be careful what you write online. Facebook is becoming an increasingly popular research tool for college admissions officers.
If you’ve finished applying to college, it’s a great time to focus on college scholarship essays.
Are you taking the ACT writing test on Dec. 10? Don't make the common mistakes highlighted in this blog.
The next ACT is scheduled for Dec. 10 in Metro Detroit; this blog gives tips for mastering the counterargument on the ACT Writing Test.
You can't Google yourself to learn more about YOU! So if you don't know what to write for your college essay, brainstorm. This blog offers some tips on brainstorming to find your story.
When in doubt, take your adverbs out! Here are some other helpful tools to cut your college essay to meet requirements set by the Common Application and several universities.
Many people think of Nov. 1 as the early admissions/action deadline for college; it is also the best date to apply to many schools if you want a shot at getting a merit scholarship.
Ready to take the ACT this Saturday? You can prepare for the writing test. This article gives helpful tips to help you do your best.
U-M wants to know about your place in your community. What should you write? Wow Writing Workshop offers tips to help you tell a great story.
High school seniors applying to U-M often get stuck when writing the essay about why they want to attend a specific school or college. Wow Writing Workshop’s Susan Knoppow offers suggestions.
Even well-meaning parents can get too involved in the college application process. Here are some tips to guide you so your kids can write great essays - in their own voices and in their own words.
Kim Lifton, co-owner of Wow Writing Workshop, says touring potential schools can help provide inspiration for your admissions essay.
A busy working mom refuses to return to the grocery after overspending. Here's how she "found" her way through the pantry and fridge and created satisfying family fare.
A 9-year-old environmental activist introduces himself and discusses what he sees as the key issues in protecting the Earth and living responsibly.
What do you feed your family? Read the Mommy Foodie blog for great ideas, and get into the food discussion about how we can eat healthfully, seasonally and without too much trouble.