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October 2011

Talkin' Smack-a-demic

How confident are you in your writing skills? Are you the I-Carry-a-Moleskin-Journal-and-Live-for-Public-Grammar-Errors type or the I-Prefer-to-Express-Myself-By-Checking-Yes-or-No type? Turns out, writing is kinda important in college. (Shocker, right?) From testing and essays to simple e-mail exchanges with administrators—also known as the folks who decide whether or not you get accepted—good writing skills are essential. This month, PUNCH explores some important areas to focus on when firing up that No. 2 pencil.

This Month's Featured School

This Month on CampusVibe
University of Mary Washington CC Campus Visits
Rice University CC Campus Visits

Happening Now: Your To-Do-List
SENIORS Get Your Fix with Real-Life College Essays What College Brochures DON’T Tell You Attitude Vs. Aptitude: Dealing with Disappointing Test Scores Expert Advice: The Secret to Scoring a Great Recommendation Letter		JUNIORS Looking Ahead: California College Woes Impact Other States Homeschooling Isn’t Weird Anymore Ace the College Admin’s High School Visit

Money Matters

Team Talk

Campus Convo

No Slackin': Get the Jump on Important Dates & Deadlines

SAT ESSENTIALS

NOV
8

Registration deadline for 12/3/11 test date
(Late registration due November 20)

DEC
30

Registration deadline for 1/28/12 test date
(Late registration due January 13)

ACT ESSENTIALS

NOV
4

Registration deadline for 12/10/11 test date
(Late registration from November 5-18)

JAN
13

Registration deadline for 2/11/12 test date
(Late registration from January 14-20)

Live Blog Event Nov. 15 at WLWT.com Kickstart your search Tuesday, Nov. 15, at WLWT.com (Cincinnati's Channel 5 News), where admissions experts Dave Berry and Sally Rubenstone, along with Hobsons’ SuperMatch and College Confidential Web gurus, will offer free advice on a variety of college-bound topics. Noon-1:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Eastern time).

Ask the Dean

Will My Writing Be a Problem in College?
I’m not a very good writer. Will my writing difficulties be a problem for me in college?

Find out what the dean said…

Admit This

The Application Essay: Think About It
Over the years, I have been surprised at how many seniors are stumped for application essay ideas, especially when faced with the “Any topic” prompt. Essay ideas are everywhere; we just don’t see them.

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