College Application Time!

Posted on | December 12, 2007 |

The deadline is looming for many high school seniors as they scramble to finish their college applications before the end of the year.

College essays can certainly be daunting and overwhelming when you also have finals to worry about. Here are some helpful sites to check out (thanks to Al Tompkins at Poynter for the list!):

• “What’s in a College Essay?”

• “Essay Tips for Your Child”

• “Types of Essays & Sample Questions”

• “Recipe for a Draft”

• “College Application Calendar”

Want more? Read tips from our college blogger, Lauren, who is a freshman at Loyola University in Chicago…

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