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5 Steps to Writing Your College Essay
Having trouble writing your college application essay? We've all been there. Follow these five steps to simplify this important task.
Top College Essay Tips From Admission Insiders
The college essay can help your application, or it can hurt it. You want to stand out in a good way...and these admission experts know how you can do just that.
by Kim Lifton
How to Write About Bullying in Your College Essay
Bullying is a sensitive subject you may feel isn't good for your college essay, but here's how and why it could be a great application essay topic for you.
by Kim Lifton
Who Can Help Me Write My College Application Essay?
You can get guidance, but make sure it is the right kind of help. Learn more.
by Kim Lifton
The Importance of Storytelling on Your College Application
Your college application should be the ultimate story about you! Here's how to tell your story from beginning to end beyond your admission essay.
5 Good Options to Choose for Your College Essay Topic
Panicking over your college application essay? You won't be for long. Check out these five tips for choosing a topic to help you get started!
by Phoebe Bain
How to Write Your Best Common App Essay
Summer is the perfect time to recall special memories (or make new ones) that you can use to write your best Common Application essay. Learn more now!
by Faith Harron
Top 5 Tips for Making Your College Essay Stand Out
Wondering how to make your college application essay rise to the top of the heap? These five tips straight from admission officers will help you stand out!
by Kim Lifton
How Learning to Freewrite Can Generate Great College Essay Ideas
How can you come up with the basis for a standout college application essay when you have no idea where to start? Here are some tips to try freewriting.
What's the Best Advice for Writing a College Essay?
There's a lot of advice on how to write the college application essay, but you need to be careful who you listen to. Find out the best (and worst) tips here!
Should I Avoid Clichés in My College Admission Essay?
Is it okay to use a cliche in your college application essay? The answer might surprise you. Read our expert's advice here!
by Kim Lifton
3 Important Steps to Acing the "Why Us?" Essay
"Why this college?" is a common college application essay prompt. Here's how you can stand out when you're writing about why you love and chose your dream school.
by Eric Endlich
What Is a Common Application Supplement?
You may be using the Common Application to apply to school, but have you considered utilizing the Common App supplement? Our experts can fill you in.
6 Tips for Writing a Killer Grad School Application Essay
You don't have to write the great American novel to get into grad school. You probably only have 500 words or fewer! Here are six ways to make them count.
What Should I Write My College Application Essay About?
Students who are willing to share who they are as a person, distinct from their academic record and test scores, are the students who stand out. Learn more.
Why You Should Answer the New COVID Essay Prompt
The Common Application is allowing students to explain how the pandemic has impacted them. Here's why and how you should write this type of college essay.
by Kim Lifton
An Essay About You: How to Tackle Your College Essay
Your college essay is a reflection on you and your experiences, but writing about yourself can be difficult. Here's some good advice on how to get started.
Reuse or Recycle: How to Manage College Essay Material
The key to the college admission process is being as efficient as possible. Here's how to be smart about organizing and reusing essay materials for multiple schools.
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College Admission Essay Topics: Best and Worst
What should you write your college admission essay about? Which topics should you avoid? Check out some of the best (and the worst) college essay topic ideas!
by Phoebe Bain
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