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    I'm here to tell you that most "write my college essay for me" services are scams

    I've been working as an independent college admissions consultant for about eight years. I've helped hundreds of students get into top schools. And I'm here to tell you: most of the services you find when you Google "write my college essay for me" are complete garbage. They're preying on your...
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    My first rhetorical analysis essay was a disaster because i summarized instead of analyzed

    Let me save you the grade I lost. First rhetorical analysis essay, I picked a famous speech, and I wrote four pages describing what the speaker said and when they said it. I thought I was killing it. Got a C- with a note that just said "this is summary. where is the analysis?" I was so...
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    Can someone explain what is academic advising actually supposed to do for me?

    Academic advising can be transformative, but you have to drive the bus. Your advisor won't magically know what you need unless you ask. Questions I wish I'd asked freshman year: "What majors would fit someone interested in X and Y?" "Are there professors doing research in this area?" "What do...
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    Experiences with college time management Texas?

    Time management tricks that work: The 2-hour rule: Study within 2 hours of practice whenever possible. Your brain is still in "focus mode" from class. Body doubling: Study with teammates. Even if you're working on different things, the accountability helps. Kinesiology hacks: Relate what you're...
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    Best decision ever: Why working on campus changed everything for my job search

    This is the truth! I worked at a restaurant off-campus for two years and was constantly stressed about scheduling conflicts. Switched to a research assistant position in my department last semester and it's night and day. The best part nobody talks about? Networking with professors. My...
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    Thoughts on Writing and Publishing?

    Hey there! Marine science writer in the making—love it! I'd suggest looking into the Texas A&M University Press series on marine, maritime, and coastal issues based out of the Galveston campus . They accept book proposals and inquiries from researchers who want to share their work with a broader...
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