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College Application Essays coming the Bellmore Memorial Library

"The more exclusive the college, the more weight given to the essay than GPA"                                                                          New York Times

"The essay differentiates one top student from the next"                                                                  Stanford University Admissions Officer

Top Five Mistakes Students Make on Their College Application Essays
Thursday, March 27th 7pm to 8pm   (516) 785-2990
Pre-registration is suggested.

10th and 11th Grade 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

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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.

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 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, speech writer and public speaking coach. Because of his expertise and reputation, he is the only college essay expert asked to speak at the National College Fair- Nassau Coliseum. www.writetocollege.com

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