Ink & Ambition Testimonials and Advice
Your Voice. Your Story.
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Your Voice. Your Story. 〰️
How did you start the essay-writing process?
“Just with an outline and a theme.”
“Brainstorming ideas with my mom.”
“I began the essay writing process by creating a rough outline of how I wanted my ideas to flow in paragraph form after brainstorming an idea.”
What prompt / topic did you pick and why?
“I chose a topic that showed an experience when I was young that led to personal growth and what I wanted to do in life and I showed everything I did in between to get towards my goal.”
“Perfectionism, because it was a big challenge throughout my childhood.”
How did I & A help you with the writing process?
“You helped with the structure of my essay and you made my essay flow and read a lot better.”
“You helped me take my ideas from my brain and find a way to actually put them into words on the paper.”
“You helped me with ensuring my ideas were presented clearly, my personality came through, and my grammar and spelling were perfect. Also, you helped me understand what parts of my essay to keep and cut when it came to making the 650 word count which I was finding really difficult. You made it easy.”
More Advice from the seniors
"Do not procrastinate the application process. If you are proactive, the process will not feel as stressful.”
-Lauren
“Have fun, and make sure your essay is something you love and are proud of.”
- Emma
& Get INspired by the Pros:
"You can always edit a bad page. You can't edit a blank page."
— Jodi Picoult
"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on."
— Louis L'Amour
"Write what should not be forgotten."
— Isabel Allende
"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart."
-William Wordsworth
"The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe."
— Gustave Flaubert