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Academic Insider: What You Don't Know About Writing a College Essay   Getting an a is Easier Than You Thought!  Find out what you didn't know about writing a college essay. Learn these simple tips and earn an A! I have taught at the university level for about a decade and have graded hundreds, if not thousands, of college essays. Earning a high grade on your academic essay does not usually involve writing a Shakespearean level paper or a professional dissertation worthy of Oxford Press. Instead, follow these simple writing tips to ace your next college essay. Read Your Syllabus This may seems simple, but I don't know how many papers that I've graded that have did not follow simple instructions. For example, if an assignment needs to be an essay, then write an essay not a question and answer format. If the topic is the battle of Waterloo , don't jump into your personal political opinions on the latest presidential election, no matter how relevant you thi...

Top 10 Mistakes Online College Students Make With the number of online college students growing exponentially, and even eclipsing traditional students at many universities, the rules for going to college have changed dramatically. Here are some pitfalls to avoid if you are taking an online class: 1. Thinking Online Courses are Easier than Traditional Courses While you might think that taking a five week online American history class is easier than a semester of attending live lectures and taking notes at a traditional college, realize that you are often squeezing 18 weeks of information into 5 weeks. Add to this that most full time college kids are not managing a full time job, family, or even illness on top of their class schedule and you will realize that choosing online does take a big commitment and lots of work. 2. Not Choosing an Accredited Institution Anyone can set up online classes. While there are many courses that offer certificates in your field or some, lik...