Biola University Overview
Biola University is located near Los Angeles, California right in the city of La Mirada. Although the private school is evangelical Christian, it is non-denominational. Originally established in 1908, the university celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2008. Read on to learn more about Biola University and how to get accepted as an applicant. Degrees [...]
Filed under school profiles, September 12th, 2010Ball State University Overview
Sitting in Muncie, Indiana is a state-run university by the name of Ball State University that has been classified as a Doctoral/Research University (DRU). Excelling in their programs for business, music, teaching, nursing, telecommunications & journalism, and architecture, this public university is has a lot to offer. If you are thinking of applying to Ball [...]
Filed under school profiles, September 9th, 2010Azusa Pacific University
The Azusa Pacific University was originally founded in 1899, when three different educational institutions merged together to form the university. While it is an evangelical Christian school, the Azusa Pacific University is proud to be an inter-denominational establishment. If you plan on applying to the Azusa Pacific University, then you may want to go through [...]
Filed under school profiles, September 6th, 2010What to Ask Yourself when Writing a College Essay Application
Preparation is an important part in any endeavor. This is something that you can’t do without when writing your application essay. One of the most important preparations that you have do is to look back at what has happened in your life and introspect. Assessing yourself as preparation before writing your essay The essay that [...]
Filed under college personal statement writing tips, November 7th, 2009Finding an Angle for College Application Essays
You want your essay to come out strong so that the evaluators will get to take notice of it among the hundreds or thousands that they have to read. In order to do so, you have to find out the approach that’s best for you. Use an angle that highlights your personality Some people who [...]
Filed under college personal statement writing tips, October 31st, 2009College Application Essay: Depth vs. Breadth
In writing a college application essay, it is important to be able to share relevant information as well as good insight in order to make it appealing and interesting. If you put too much information, you run the risk of making it tiresome for your readers. On the other hand, well-thought of essays are always [...]
Filed under college personal statement writing tips, October 24th, 2009Putting a Personal Touch on Your Essay College Sample
Competition exists in many aspects of life whether you like it or not. In order to win, you have to make sure that you stand out. What does it take to stand out when writing an application essay? Why a personal touch is important What is the purpose of this essay? This is the question [...]
Filed under college personal statement writing tips, October 17th, 2009Why You Need a Sample Personal Statement Essay for College Admission
The application process for college can be quite difficult to complete, considering the fact that you will probably be asked to write a personal statement of some kind. The personal statement is often the deciding factor that will convince admissions committees that you make a good fit in their college. One way to write an [...]
Filed under college personal statement writing tips, August 11th, 2009Making a Remarkable Resume
Your resume is one of the most important requirements you have to submit whether you are entering college or graduate school, or when you are applying for a job. Your resume is one of the first things the admission panel or job employers read. Because your resume reveals relevant information about your education, training, and [...]
Filed under General, October 21st, 2008Sample Personal Statement Essay: Three Common Themes
A great sample personal statement essay is one with coherent ideas, concise facts, engaging stories, relevant information, and interesting introductions. These qualities are exactly what the admissions committee look forward too before going over the insurmountable pile of admissions essay they receive every year. Over the years, the admissions committee of different academic institutions has [...]
Filed under sample college personal statements, September 6th, 2008


