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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!
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
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
Top College Essay Questions Answered by Admission Insiders
The college essay can help your application or 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
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.
3 Common Obstacles to a Successful Scholarship Search
Deserving students miss out on a lot of money each year because of three common obstacles in the scholarship search process. Here's how to overcome them!
by Jean O'Toole
Admission vs. Scholarship Essays: What's the Difference?
College application essays and scholarship essays have a lot in common. But there are a few key differences you should know about before you start writing.
by Kay Teekell
Five Ways to Manage College Application Stress Effectively
Feeling overwhelmed by college application deadlines? Discover 5 surefire ways to effectively manage stress, stay organized, and submit your best applications stress-free.
by Kristen Moon
The Best and Worst College Admission Essay Topics
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
How to Write a Great Essay About Your Ideal College Major
Writing about why you're pursuing a major and your passions in an admission essay can feel vulnerable, but it's powerful. Here's how to go about it easily!
by Zymal Ahmed
College Application Stressors and How to Overcome Them
Applying to college can be stressful. From academic pressure to financial worries, learn about common stressors and practical strategies to manage them.
by Aja Chavez
How to Survive College Application Season
This student managed to apply to 13 schools (Early Action) without losing her mind! Here's her best advice on how to survive college application season.
by Katie Nagy
True or False? The Truth About Common College Assumptions
You ever hear something about college and you aren't sure whether or not to believe it? We've got you covered! Here's the truth about some common beliefs.
College Application Proofreading Tips From an Editor–in–Chief
Grab a red pen and get ready to whip your college application into shape! These are the best editing tips and grammar tricks from a professional word nerd.
How to Write the "Why Us?" College Essay Prompt
Many colleges and universities offer a "Why us?" essay prompt on college applications. Do you know the best way to approach it? Find out with this advice.
by Kim Lifton
5 Simple Steps to Writing Your College Essay
Are you having trouble writing your college application essays? We've all been there. Follow these five essential steps to simplify this important task.
How to Write a Transfer Essay That Will Impress Admission Officers
Before writing your transfer essay, you need to ask yourself: Why are you applying to this college? Learn what else you should (and shouldn't) do here!
Early Admission Trends of the 2023–2024 College Application Cycle
The best way to prep for college admission is to look at the previous application cycle, especially if you're applying early. Here's what's been trending.
by Kristen Moon
How to Avoid Burnout During College Application Season
The last thing you want to do during college application season is burn out. Here are a few ways to get ahead of things so you don't feel overwhelmed.
by Paige Miller
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