In the minds of ESL exam candidates, e ssay writing is one of the most daunting tasks they are required to complete, regardless of the level of the exam, the administering body or the ease with which they themselves use the language. The same applies to students who are asked to write an essay by their teachers at school. In the previous sample essays posted on the blog, the main point I stress is the need to become acquainted with this form of writing (as opposed to writing a letter, review or report, for instance), to get a feel of what authorial voice is and how to organize and progressively express the arguments you wish to make in a coherent manner. Unfortunately, the best way to prepare for exam writing or learn how to write good essays for school is to read as many essays from as many sources as possible, then write as
I’m a high school graduate and I don’t know what career I want to follow or what university to go to Many students reach that crucial stage in their lives when they have to decide what career path to follow, where to study and how to choose what’s best for them and their future. And they're stuck. Even though they've done well in all their classes throughout high school, no particular subject has 'clicked' with them or they with it. In other words, they have absolutely no idea what career path they want to follow, what they'd like to study and where to go and study that thing they have absolutely no idea about yet. Well, here’s a quick checklist to follow that ought to help you narrow down your options and set you on a path towards tertiary education.