Jenni Cutler

College life is notoriously known as one of the most sleep-deprived eras in a person’s life. With the combination of school work, part-time jobs, and social life, most college students find it hard to get an adequate amount of sleep. This can lead to fatigue, lack of focus, and feeling lathargic—much like the Winnie the Pooh character, Eeyore. Therefore, this begs the question, how much sleep do you really need? Continue reading →

No one wants to read an essay that drones on and on for pages and repeats the same thing a million times. Be concise, but also interesting. Don’t be afraid to let your personality show through. If you really like to use unique words, such as “maniacal”, or phrases, such as “and so it goes”, don’t be afraid to throw them in once if it fits with what you’re saying. Continue reading →

The best way to present and prove your point is by keeping yourself organized. All essays should flow naturally and have a clear premise. Here is a very basic five-paragraph formula for a good essay. Depending on the length of the essay, you can expand or shorten the formula. The most important thing is to make sure your argument is clear; the beginning needs to match the ending, and flow with everything in between. Continue reading →

Competition can be fierce these days for finding financial assistance. This is one of the most important questions you must ask yourself when seeking and applying for scholarships. Everyone has characteristics and experiences that make them unique. In order to win a scholarship, you must not only learn to recognize these differences in yourself, but be proud of them. Continue reading →