Michele Turk, who founded A Bloc of Writers in Greenwich in 2014 with a focus on essay tutoring, has expanded to a staff of four that now includes two college consultants. She explained why the personal essay is more important than ever. Continue Reading →
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Five Reasons to Start Your College Application Essays This Summer
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Last minute essays are usually lousy. There’s no question that a hastily written, mediocre, or lackluster essay can jeopardize your chances of gaining admittance to a college Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, A Bloc of Writers, Daisy Florin, Michele Turk
College Admissions Expert to Speak in Greenwich on May 5
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Topics to be covered include tactics for students to boost their odds of acceptance at a selective college. There will be advice and about formulating an admissions strategy (including Early Action and Early Decision applications), creating a balanced school list, and planning summer activities to make your college applications stand out. There will also be a presentation on the Common Application essay prompts and various supplemental essays. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, A Bloc of Writers, Anjali Nadig, Michele Turk, What You Need to Know about College Admissions
A Bloc of Writers to Offer Free Session: “Getting In: What You Need to Know About College Admissions”
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On Thursday, May 25 at the Greenwich Water Club, the folks from A Bloc of Writers will hold a session entitled “Getting In: What You Need to Know About College Admissions.” Join Michele Turk and Daisy Florin of A Bloc of Writers, a Greenwich-based writing, editing and tutoring company, will present a PowerPoint presentation on how to tackle the new Common App essay prompts and various supplemental essays. In addition, Anjali Nadig, their college admissions consultant, will be on hand to offer valuable advice and answer questions about formulating an admissions strategy, including early admission/early decision applications. Students and parents are welcome to attend. The session runs from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Schools, A Bloc of Writers, Anjali Nadig, Common App, Daisy Florin, Michele Turk
College Admissions Decisions: If You’re Waitlisted, Here’s What You Might Do
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Waitlisted? Don’t panic. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, A Bloc of Writers, college admissions, Daisy Florin, Michele Turk
Tips for Selecting a Topic for Your College Application Essay
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“So when you sit down to write your essay – and you need to start soon since ED and EA deadlines are five weeks away – remember that the most memorable essays are about mundane, everyday topics. In fact, you can find something to write about right in your hometown – or even in your own home.” – Michele Turk Continue Reading →
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Cos Cob Library to Sponsor Free College Essay Lecture, July 20
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A Bloc of Writers founder Michele Turk will offer advice about how to write an authentic college admissions essay at this free lecture at Cos Cob Library. No walk-ins. You must RSVP. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, A Bloc of Writers, Michele Turk
Free Lecture: Jump Start your College Application Essay, May 10 at Greenwich Water Club
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.at The Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Road, Cos Cob, Conn. Michele Turk will offer valuable advice about how to: tackle the Common App essay prompts and various supplemental essays; select appropriate topics and themes; organize and focus your essay; avoid common essay mistakes. Continue Reading →