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Ah, college application essays - the necessary evil of college-bound high school seniors everywhere. If you’ve just finished your junior year of high school, then these may very well be in your near future. Since Thomas and Martin have been doing a series of podcast episodes about how to get into college, I thought it would be appropriate to write up an article about how to write a college application essay - one that stands out and that makes a great impression. Maybe you're thinking, “Crap, how do I even write this kind of essay?” Don’t worry. I was in your same position four years ago, and I learned a lot through both my own college application process and through my subsequent years as an English major who wields commas like shurikens. Today I'll share some of that knowledge and teach you how you can craft an essay that really bolsters your overall application. RSS is cool and all, but you can also view the original post here: How to Write a Winning College Application Essay

I’ve been writing articles here at College Info Geek now for over a year (say what?). When you write enough articles for the same site, you begin to notice themes in your writing. One of the recurring themes in my writing, I recently realized, is the importance of taking breaks. Any time I talk about how to write essays or really anything related to studying, I always mention the importance of stepping away from your work regularly. Come to think of it, taking breaks is a frequent theme in Thomas’s videos as well. For instance, his video on dealing with student burnout mentions the importance of resting your brain as a way to combat and recover from an overloaded schedule. Since taking breaks is such an important topic here at College Info Geek (whether we consciously knew it or not), we decided the topic was worthy of its own post. No matter what your major, I guarantee you could stand to take a break from work more often. So come along as I explore why taking breaks is so important (as well as how you can start adding more into your schedule today). As a bonus, this post might even save your life (seriously!). RSS is cool and all, but you can also view the original post here: Want to Be Healthier and More Productive? Take Regular Breaks