Essay writing
The SSAT includes a 25-minute Writing Sample of one to two pages in length. Upper Level SSAT students will be asked to choose between writing a story and writing an essay in response to a question. The essay topics tend to be broad and varied. In some cases, you will be asked to take a side on an issue (in other words, you will be asked to write a persuasive essay). In some cases, you…
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Here’s what you need to know about mastering the SSAT fiction story essay, which requires creative writing and using your imagination. If you are taking the middle level SSAT, you will be required to write a fiction story essay based on a prompt; if you are taking the upper level SSAT, you have the option of writing a standard essay or writing the fiction story essay. Either way, you won’t have much time, just 25…
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Here’s what you need to know about mastering the SSAT fiction story essay, which requires creative writing and using your imagination. If you are taking the middle level SSAT, you will be required to write a fiction story essay based on a prompt; if you are taking the upper level SSAT, you have the option of writing a standard essay or writing the fiction story essay. Either way, you won’t have much time, just 25…
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The key to structuring your standard essay for the SSAT is to ensure you have the proper format. Here’s the general format for a successful standard essay: Introduction Sentence 1: Thesis/Answering the question Sentence 2: Introduce your first supporting paragraph (what you’re going to say in the second paragraph) Sentence 3: Introduce your second supporting paragraph (what you’re going to say in the third paragraph) Sentence 4: Sum up your ideas and transition into the next…
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Your child’s writing sample for private school admission needs to express what makes your child the ideal candidate for each school to which they are applying. The essay needs to let the child’s own personality shine, and should not be overshadowed by the goals of the parent. The best essays are personalized, and show insight into the child’s true character, while still promoting the child’s skills and interests so that the school will want your…
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Applying to college is one of the most stressful evens in a student’s life, and starting early and working with an admission coach who knows the ins and outs of the process will be the best way to begin. Between the admission essay and the rest of the application, along with the SAT and ACT tests, and the college interview, there is a lot to fit in. As the following article states, starting early will…
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A well-written college application essay is a key component of your admission package. It gives the admissions staff insight into your interests and personality that can’t be obtained from any other part of your application. As the following article states, when you start early and take the time to perfect your admission essay, your application is guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. 5 Things High School Seniors Should Be Doing Now If you are…
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When your child sits down to write his or her admission essay, it can be a very overwhelming process, and even the most supportive parents often struggle to bring out the best in their child through their essay. As the following article describes, children can be afraid to discuss personal experiences with their parents which might be the best topics for their admission essays. Having a private admission essay coach work one-on-one with your child…
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When working with young students on organizing a five-paragraph essay, a visual analogy is key. Take the cheeseburger. They’ve all had one, they all know the joy that is a greasy, dripping burger topped with melting cheese on a sesame seed bun…that bun perfectly sandwiching the meat and cheese in grilled harmony…And, yes, an essay is stacked just like that cheeseburger. You’ve got the bun–without it, what holds the burger together? This is your introduction…
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