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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. The application deadline for many of the country's top universities and top liberal arts colleges comes later this week. If you've put off your application until the last minute, this week's newsletter can help you avoid some common pitfalls. 6 Common Blunders by College Applicants Jeremy Spencer, former Director of Admissions at Alfred University, lists the most common blunders made by college applicants. Here are six application mistakes he encounters all too frequently. 10 Bad Essay Topics In the hands of a masterful writer, any topic can be transformed into a winning essay. However, these 10 bad essay topics often go astray. 9 Ways to Improve Your Essay's Style Even a great essay topic will fall flat if the writing style is weak. This article gives examples of common style problems and 9 ways to improve your essay's style. See More About:  writing tips  admissions essays  essay editing 12 Interview Questions You Need to Master If your winter plans include a college interview, don't set foot in the interview room until you've thought through these 12 common interview questions. See More About:  college interviews  college applications  College Admissions Ads Application Job Application College Admission Essay Writing College Prep Featured Articles Harvard University Photo Tour UNC Chapel Hill Photo Tour Rhodes College Photo Tour Ithaca College Photo Tour Alfred University Photo Tour Flagler College Photo Tour   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Improve Your Chances 5 Supplemental Essay Mistakes Delete These 12 Facebook Photos Now 5 Tips for a Winning Essay Advertisement