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Writing isn’t everyone’s strong suit, but that doesn’t mean that you’re bad writer or that you can’t use some of the many tools out there to help you become a better writer. Here are several online resources to help you as you write your college admissions essays, and sites that can help you once you’re in college as well! Let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

1. Grammarly<\/h2>\n

Need help proofreading? Check out Grammarly<\/a>, the world’s leading online automated proofreader that improves communication by helping you find and correct writing mistakes. The last thing you want is a typo in your college essays!<\/p>\n

2. Hemingway App<\/h2>\n

If there’s one thing that college professors hate, it’s wordiness. The Hemingway App<\/a> highlights lengthy, complex sentences and common errors, allowing your writing to be more bold, concise and clear.<\/p>\n

3. Purdue Owl<\/h2>\n

The Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/a> at Purdue University contains writing resources and instructional material. This service is free for users worldwide and will allow you to find information that can assist you with an array of writing projects.<\/p>\n

4. Quill<\/h2>\n

It’s important to start improving your writing skills early. Quill<\/a> provides free writing and grammar activities for middle and high school students. These free tools can help you become a better writer in a variety of ways!<\/p>\n

5. OneLook Thesaurus<\/h2>\n

Searching for the perfect word? Thesauruses are always useful, but OneLook<\/a> is unique. You can use it in the traditional manner to find synonyms when your own vocabulary runs dry, or you can use it to help you decide what to write next!<\/p>\n

6. ReadWriteThink<\/h2>\n

Writing a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and a cover letter is an art, and not an easy one at that. With ReadWriteThink<\/a>, you will learn the steps of creating an effective r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter by using its r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and letter generators.<\/p>\n

At Marymount University, we are dedicated to preparing you for success before, during and after college! Interested in learning more about Marymount and whether it’s the college for you?<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a high schooler stressing about standardized tests for college, worrying about financing a college education<\/a> or still in the early stages of applying to college<\/a>, the Admissions team at MU<\/a> is here to help you. We invite you to request more information today!<\/a><\/p>\n

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