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  1. Frederic

    Is using professional resume writing services worth the money for a new grad?

    I'm graduating in May (AAHHH 😱), and I've been applying to jobs like crazy for the past month. I've sent out maybe 30 applications and I've gotten exactly zero callbacks. Not even a rejection email. Just... silence. It's really starting to mess with my head. 😭 I thought my resume was pretty...
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    How to improve writing skills for college applications? help!

    I'm a junior in high school, and college application season is officially on the horizon. 🌅 It's starting to feel real, you know? Everyone keeps telling me that the personal essay is one of the most important parts, and it's where I can really stand out. The problem is, I have no idea how to...
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    What is a colon in writing and why does my professor love it?

    Hey everyone! 😊 I'm a freshman this year, and I'm genuinely trying to figure out the "rules of the game" for college writing. I got my first paper back yesterday, and my professor wrote "great use of the colon!" in the margin next to a sentence where I was just listing things. The thing is, I...
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    What document explains your rights and responsibilities as a federal student loan borrower? Help a first-gen Mississippian out! 🙏

    I'm from a small town in the Mississippi Delta, and I'm the first person in my family to go to college. It's a huge deal for us, and I'm so excited! I'm starting at Delta State in the fall 🎓, and I've been awarded some federal student loans to help make it happen. My family doesn't have much...
  5. Frederic

    Finding time for free writing courses with a toddler at home 🕒

    Is it just me, or does anyone else try to do a lecture from a free writing course while hiding in the pantry eating crackers? 😂 I’ve been diving into "Composing Your Life" from MIT, which is this amazing blend of visual arts and writing . It’s been a lifeline for my creativity, which took a...
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    How Technical Writing Changed My Engineering Degree

    When I started my mechanical engineering course, I thought "technical writing" just meant adding a few bullet points to an email. Boy, was I wrong! 😅 Last semester, we had this massive group project where we had to design a prototype and then submit a full technical report. I was so focused on...
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    Things not to do when writing an essay: Lesson #1 - DO NOT write with your phone next to you 📱

    I need to confess something embarrassing so that none of you make the same mistake. 🙋‍♀️ Last week, I had this 1500-word essay on cognitive behavioral therapy due at midnight. I sat down at 6 PM feeling confident. "Plenty of time!" I thought. Famous last words. 😅 Here's the thing: my phone was...
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    Why the GPC certification is worth every penny for serious grant writers?

    I've been in nonprofit development for 6 years and finally decided to pursue my Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential. Let me tell you—it's no joke, but it's absolutely worth it if you're serious about grants as a career . The GPC is offered through the Grant Professionals Certification...

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