letter to a student

Dear Incoming Student, The transition from high school to college is challenging for most students. Classes are more difficult than high school, life get increasingly complicated, and the future is unclear. A major aspect of college that is often ignored is good writing skills. With so much riding on our college sucess, excellent writing skills are a must. Tests play a large role in measuring a students capabilities, but most college courses rely on essays …

…to place a heavy emphasis on grammar and punctuation, when in essence, that is only a small portion of the writing process. Writing is an excellent way to organize your thoughts into a clear and logical manner, which is a skill that everyone can use. Good writing skills are essential not only in college, but can be applied in the workplace and everyday life as well. Best of luck in all of your writing endeavors!