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Why Your College Application Essay Matters

Worried about writing the "perfect" college application essay? Guess what: admission officers don't want perfect! One admission insider explains.

by Michael Beseda

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How to Read a College Application Essay Prompt

To write a good application essay, you need to know how to read your college essay prompts so you truly understand them. Here's how.

by Kim Lifton

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How to Write Your Grad School Application Essay

The grad school application essay isn't like any other piece of writing. Craft your best essay for graduate admission with this helpful advice.

by Jessica Tomer

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What NOT to Do in Your College Application Essay

Writing a strong college admission essay can be challenging, but avoiding these common pitfalls will help you create an essay that stands out.

by Tina Brooks

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How to Tell Your Story in Your College Application Essay

What parts of your story are you supposed to share in your college application essay--and how? Find out now on CollegeXpress!

by Justin Nevin

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5 Tips to Conquer the Common Application Essay

Fitting your entire life story into 650 words seems impossible, but crafting an amazing Common App essay is a lot easier (and more fun) than you think!

by Christina LoMonaco

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How Is My Application Essay Used in Admission?

Your essay is the way that college admission officers get to know you as a person and see what kind of passion you'll bring to campus. Learn more about it here!

by Rhiannon Schade

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3 Great Grad School Application Essay Examples

The grad school personal statement is an important part of your application. Here are a few good graduate admission essay examples to inspire you.

by CollegeXpress

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What Are Some Cornerstones of a Good College Application Essay?

Knowing exactly what makes a college application essay "good" is key to knocking yours out of the park. Here's some advice to get you started!

by Kim Lifton; Jon Frank

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Steering Clear of College Application Essay Mistakes

Keep yourself on the sunny side of your target college's radar by avoiding these simple yet costly essay mistakes.

by Emily A. McKeon

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How to Write a Strong and Unique Application Essay That Works for You

The essay section of your college application can seem tough. What's the best approach? And what will make you stand out? We asked some experts for the answers.

by Jessica Tomer

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5 Easy Steps to Master Your International Application Essay

You've completed applications, requested transcripts, and asked for letters of recommendation. There's only one admission hurdle left: the dreaded essay.

by Keith Gramling

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Admission Essay Ideas That Just Don't Work

Some college application essay ideas are bad, and you may not know which ones are. Here are some essay ideas that don't work and potential alternatives.

by Jessica Tomer

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Using Dialogue in Your College Application Essay

Admission officers are swamped. They want to be wowed by hopeful students' applications—including their admission essays. Try using dialogue to stand out!

by Ashley Wellington

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Video: College Essay Q&A With Expert Kim Lifton

Writing your college application essay can be one of the most difficult parts of the college admission process. College essay expert Kim Lifton is here to help!

by CollegeXpress; Kim Lifton

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5 Questions to Ask if a College Doesn't Require an Essay

So one or more of your colleges don't require an application essay. One less thing to worry about, right? Well, not quite. Here's what you should know.

by Ryan Hickey

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The Best Transfer Essay Advice From Admission Insiders

Your transfer college application essay is just as important as it was the first time around. Learn how to write a winning essay with this expert advice.

by Kim Lifton

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Now Is the Time to Start Your College Essay

It's smart to start your college application essay as soon as possible because planning it can be harder than actually writing it. Here's some advice!

by Kim Lifton

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Our Best Advice for Writing Your College Application Essays

We've gathered our best blogs and articles on writing your college application essay. Learn how to start, get insider tips on what NOT to do, and more!

by CollegeXpress

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How to Write a Great College Admission Essay, Step–by–Step

You already know how to write an academic essay. Now forget all that, because learning how to write the college application essay is totally different.

by Lori Greene