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. This advice is not official — it is based off the limited instructions from the SAO, […]

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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