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Why Your College Application Essay Matters
Learn why your college application essay matters, how admissions officers evaluate it, and how to use your story to make your application stand out.
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
Five Tips to Conquer the Common Application Essay
Learn five essential tips to conquer the Common Application essay, from brainstorming topics to proofreading, and make your college application stand out.
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.
Steering Clear of College Application Essay Mistakes
Avoid common college application essay mistakes. Learn what red flags to skip and how to write a genuine essay that impresses admissions officers.
How to Write Your Best Common Application 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
Who Can Help Me Write My College Application Essay?
Learn who can help you brainstorm and edit your college application essay—and how to get the right support without sacrificing your authentic voice.
by Kim Lifton
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
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
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!
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.
What Are Some Cornerstones of a Good College Application Essay?
Learn what makes a successful college application essay with expert advice on personal storytelling, reflection, and standing out to admissions teams.
by Kim Lifton; Jon Frank
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.
What Should I Write My College Application Essay About?
Unsure what to write your college essay about? Get expert advice on choosing a unique, meaningful topic that showcases your personality and strengths.
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!
Now Is the Time to Start Your College Essay
Learn why starting your college application essay early makes writing easier, helps you reflect on personal traits, and reduces application stress.
by Kim Lifton
Our Best Advice for Writing Your College Application Essays
Get expert help on writing your college application essays with top tips on brainstorming topics, avoiding common mistakes, and reading real essay examples.
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
College Admission Essay Ideas That Just Don't Work
Discover which college application essay ideas fail to impress admission committees and learn how to replace clichéd topics with stand-out personal stories.
Video: College Essay Q&A With Expert Kim Lifton
Watch college essay expert Kim Lifton answer key questions on choosing strong topics, managing timelines, and crafting standout application essays.
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