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We all know that being creative is an important way for your essay to stand out. But how do you go about writing a creative essay? Thinktown's senior educational consultant Kira got you covered. Let's see what advice she has on being creative.

Being creative when writing your college application essay Thinktown's senior educational consultant Kira explains the key elements of a creative and outstanding essay.

There is no short cut in terms of writing, however there are tricks! Come and see what Thinktown's senior educational consultant Jack has to say about writing strategy using his personal experience. You will also find an interesting video especially attractive to art lovers here!

Overcoming writer's block: 5 tricks that work Writer's block is inevitable, Jack kindly shares his tips for you to overcome them!

Storytelling is important when writing your college application essay. What are some of the most important principles you need to pay attention to when constructing your essay? Today, Thinktown's academic advisor Sophie uses an example from one of her students to illustrate some of these principles and how to best apply them to your writing.

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.

Common App essays are an important part of your college application. Having a unique essay idea would definitely impress admissions officers and leave a great first impression. Most of the times, it's your own ingenuity and way of thinking that make for great essay ideas. Today, let's hear what Thinktown educational consultant Olivia has to say about one of her student's unique Common App essay idea.

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.

We all know that extracurriculars are an important part of your college application. However, not many students know how to best utilize this section in their application to better showcase their personalities and leave a great impression. Today, Thinktown will tell you all about extracurricular activities and their role in boosting your application results. Go check it out!

Extracurricular activities — Your secret weapon in college application We all know extracurriculars are important in your college application. So, how should you go about planning your activities?

Common App, UC Application, CAAS... Do all these different college application systems confuse you? How do the different rounds of applications affect your final result? Do EA/ED applications have a better chance than RD ones? In today's Thinktown blog post, we've got you covered. Go check it out!

Gear up for the 2022 Fall college application — Things you must know Everything you need to know before starting your college application!

Good relationships with your professors are essential in college. But how do you go about building a strong connection with your professors and advisors? Thinktown educational consultant Alison shares her advice for incoming college freshmen.

How to build relationships with professors and advisors in your major Thinktown educational consultant shares her advice on building connections with professors and advisors in college.

How do you impress college admissions officers in an interview? What are the best practices when it comes to interviews? Thinktown educational consultant Emma consolidated her suggestions for high school students and shared her thoughts on mastering interviews.

Tips for mastering an interview Thinktown educational consultant Emma shares her tips on how to ace college admission interviews.

This past Tuesday was Thinktown’s first Together Day, and our colleagues in the New York area gathered in our office for the first time in months. We were so happy and excited to see each other again (for many, it’s their first time) in the office. Look how sweet our smiles are! No matter where we’ve been and are right now, this day stands for a reflection as well as a new start of togetherness at Thinktown.

It's never easy to figure out what to do after college, but there are always the lucky ones who could turn their interests into a career. Thinktown educational consultant Jack shares with us his own transition from college to a career in the film industry - how he got his foot in the door, and his reflections after spending time exploring this industry.

Turning a hobby into a career: my adventure in the screen trade Thinktown educational consultant Jack shares his experience turning his interest in the film industry into his career.

Internships are a great way to jump-start your career. You can apply to internships as early as freshman year, or even in high school. What are some of the best ways to get an exciting internship? How to get the most out of your internship? Thinktown educational consultant Luke shares his story.

Internships: the gateways to career success and how to get one yourself Luke shares his advice on landing internships in college.

Thinktown educational consultant Erin discusses a deep question with us today: What is the meaning of life? As an essay idea, it might sound vague. But when discussed together with other topics in an intriguing way, answering this question in your essay can actually be of great help for your college applications.

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.