{"id":14731,"date":"2017-10-03T15:57:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T20:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/?p=14731"},"modified":"2017-10-03T15:57:37","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T20:57:37","slug":"early-decision-college-application-deadlines-are-looming-how-a-top-notch-essay-can-put-you-over-the-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/early-decision-college-application-deadlines-are-looming-how-a-top-notch-essay-can-put-you-over-the-top\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Decision college application deadlines are looming. How a top-notch essay can put you&#8230; over the top!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SAT-Prep-Packages-in-Nationwide.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13198 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SAT-Prep-Packages-in-Nationwide.jpg\" alt=\"How the college essay can make all the difference. 1-on-1 tutoring in college essay writing is available at Back to Basics in Nationwide!\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SAT-Prep-Packages-in-Nationwide.jpg 266w, https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SAT-Prep-Packages-in-Nationwide-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a>The school year is flying by and Early Decision College Application deadlines are looming on the horizon for high school seniors. Applying Early Decision makes sense statistically, since <em>there is<\/em> a higher acceptance rate among the Early Decision pool. But, it certainly puts extra pressure on already-stressed seniors!<\/p>\n<p>November 1 marks the first of two early college application deadlines. So, if you\u2019re applying Early Decision, which is binding, or Early Action which is non-binding, you have <em>less than a month<\/em> to finalize your applications.<\/p>\n<p>Hoping for admission to your \u201cdream college?\u201d From Harvard, to Notre Dame, to Vanderbilt, today\u2019s top colleges and universities are looking for <em>more than<\/em>\u00a0just high test scores and impressive grades. Elite colleges also want a well-rounded student, a leader, and someone who will add to the school\u2019s campus in a positive way.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s me! That\u2019s me! You may be saying. But, how do you get all of that across to the admissions team? <em>The all-important college essay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The college essay is your chance (often <em>your only chance<\/em>) to explain who you are, why you are a great fit for the college or who you want to become. No matter what topic you select, the essay must be exceptionally well written, perfect in grammar, spelling and punctuation, AND a compelling, memorable read.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a tall order for most seniors who are already overburdened, juggling multiple, high level classes, sports practices, community service, and sometimes even a part time job.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t finished writing your college essay yet \u2013 or if you haven\u2019t even started \u2013 Back to Basics Learning Dynamics in Wilmington, Nationwide can help you with 1-on-1 tutoring in essay writing. <em>Back to Basics tutors will never write an essay for you<\/em>, but will provide crucial expertise in crafting college essays, high school essays, and teach you a host of essential college-level writing skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about 1-on-1 tutoring for high school and college essay writing in Wilmington, Nationwide, please contact Back to Basics Learning Dynamics at 302-594-0754.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedigitalphotos.net\/images\/view_photog.php?photogid=4096\">stockimages<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/freedigitalphotos.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The school year is flying by and Early Decision College Application deadlines are looming on the horizon for high school seniors. Applying Early Decision makes sense statistically, since there is a higher acceptance rate among the Early Decision pool. But, it certainly puts extra pressure on already-stressed seniors! 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