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Oct 6, 202113 min

Being creative when writing your college application essay

Thinktown's senior educational consultant Kira explains the key elements of a creative and outstanding essay.

Sep 15, 20214 min

Overcoming writer's block: 5 tricks that work

Writer's block is inevitable, Jack kindly shares his tips for you to overcome them!

Aug 30, 20216 min

The hero's journey: How to apply storytelling principles to your main essay

Thinktown academic advisor Sophie tells us a story about family and love - as well as how to apply storytelling principles in essay writing.

Aug 23, 20212 min

How your way of thinking makes for a unique Common App essay topic

Thinktown's educational consultant Olivia explains how one of her students came up with a unique idea for her Common App essay.

Jun 28, 20214 min

The meaning of life through the lens of Blade Runner and the Ship of Theseus

Thinktown educational consultant Erin talks about innovative essay ideas and how to impress admission officers with your creativity.

Apr 28, 20213 min

“Gaming” the system: why mundane topics make for great Common App main essays

This past application season, I helped brainstorm Common App main essay topics with a student who introduced himself to me in a...

Apr 12, 20212 min

Letter to future roommate: a creative take on supplement essays

Click-clack goes the sound of my tippy-tappy typing. When you work fifty, sixty, and even seventy-four hours a week during the whirlwind...