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  1. Any tips for those essays in high school? : r/highschool - Reddit

    My hardest and lowest grade was for my english class. Although I ended well, I did struggle a lot with my essays. Any tips for me? English teacher here - biggest suggestion is to follow the outline teachers give and don’t procrastinate.

  2. Bad College Essays: Examples and Mistakes Avoid - Ivy Coach

    High school seniors are decidedly bad at writing college admissions essays. Learn their common mistakes!

  3. Bad College Essays: 10 Mistakes You Must Avoid - PrepScholar

    Read on to find out what makes an essay bad and to learn which college essay topics to avoid. I'll also explain how to recognize bad college essaysand what to do to if you end up creating one by accident.

  4. Why are students poorly prepared to write - Eberly Center ...

    When students lack skills in these areas, their writing may be unsatisfactory in multiple ways – from poor grammar and syntax to unclear organization to weak reasoning and arguments. Moreover, students may have learned bad habits in high school that they need to un-learn.

  5. Our Students Can’t Write Very Well—It’s No Mystery Why

    Our own research tells us that a large fraction of community college professors do not assign writing to their students because their students cannot write and the professors do not consider ...

  6. Why are students so bad at writing, and how do professionals ...

    Also students are not taught to write fiction and essays creatively. In high school, you are literally taught acronyms that you have to stick to for essay writing. It makes the work of 12 year olds writing their first proper essays readable, but it’s a giant box that you’re not encouraged to break out of until like.. your final year of uni.

  7. Hilariously Awful College Admissions Essays - Reader's Digest

    Students and admissions counselors sound off on college essays that range from hysterical to flat out bizarre.

  8. How to Get Better at Writing Essays: 10 Steps

    Here are a few reasons why essay writing is hard: You'd rather be scrolling through social media; You're trying to write something your teacher or professor will like; You're trying to get an A instead of writing something that's actually good; You want to do the least amount of work possible

  9. High School Essay - 14+ Examples, Format, How to Write, Tips

    Writing a high school essay involves clear structure, logical flow, and proper argumentation. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Understand the Assignment. Read the prompt carefully and ensure you understand the topic. Identify the essay type (e.g., narrative, argumentative, persuasive). Research and Gather Information

  10. College Essay Examples | What Works and What Doesn't - Scribbr

    One effective method for improving your college essay is to read example essays. Here are three sample essays, each with a bad and good version to help you improve your own essay. For each essay, we’ve included annotations to help you understand common mistakes and specific techniques.