Application Essays

Submitting the Right Graded Essay for Prep Schools

Application portals like Gateway to Prep School and the SAO usually require students to submit a graded essay. The portals do not give students much guidance on what type of essay to submit. Here are some guidelines to follow. Criteria for Your Essay The quality of your writing is more important the the grade In […]

Using Semicolons Properly

Using semicolons is essential for English courses, the SAT grammar section, and writing application essays to prep school and university. Like a Soft Period Saying “Wait! There’s More.” The semicolon can be replaced by a period. This means that it separates two separate sentences that could “stand on their own”. Here is a good usage […]

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