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Top 5 Mistakes Students Make On Their College Essays

Teens learn the craft of writing the perfect college essay at West Caldwell Public Library on March 10 at 6:30 PM.

Students and parents or caregivers are invited to a free college planning event on Tuesday, March 10 2015 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the West Caldwell Public Library.

Participants getting ready to begin the college application process will learn secrets to becoming a highly desirable candidate, including how to discover the purpose of the essay, what admission officers are looking for, and what not to do so students don’t waste valuable time.

This program will encourage students and parents to avoid waiting 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 themselves apart from all the other applicants!

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This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Call 973-226-5441 or register online at http://tinyurl.com/WCPL-Events.

Randy Levin holds an M.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. A former high school English teacher, Mr. Levin is a published writer, editor, speech writer, and public speaking coach, and is the only college essay expert asked to speak at the National College Fair at Nassau Coliseum. He has also been a stand-up comedian for over thirty years, performing at the Westbury Music Fair, Mohegan Sun, and comedy clubs and theaters across the country.

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