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Susan Treadwell

Love Writing Personal Statements?

February is the month for hearts. I heart chocolate. I heart friends. I heart writing personal statements! Say what? It’s crazy-hard to...

Susan Treadwell

Engineering the Future: College Essays and Beyond

Curiosity. It’s a trait Engineering students have in common. You’re curious about how things work, and how they can work better. And...

Susan Treadwell

What's Your Essay-Worthy Passion?

Some students freak out at the mention of the word passion. It’s overused and the fizz is gone. Agreed. But until we find a better word –...

Susan Treadwell

Theme Song: In the College Essay Writing Groove

Here’s a typical situation – you’ve got a crazy amount of college application essays to write, on top of all your other commitments. You...

Susan Treadwell

Telling Your Story

Your story. Only you know the colors, the mood, the emotion, and the "why" in your tale. Before committing to college essay topics, get...