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Should I Submit My Personal Statement If a School Doesn't Require It?
A strong personal statement can make a difference in admission, but what if it isn't required? Here's some expert advice on this supplemental essay.
15 Helpful Tips to Make Your Admission Essays Shine
Writing your college admission essay can seem daunting, but these 15 pieces of advice can make it easy and painless. Follow them to make your essays stand out!
Admission Granted: Examples of Successful College Application Essays, Volume III
We've got a couple more college application essay examples for you to see what kind of stories impress college admission committees. Happy reading!
9 Personal Statement Tips for Law School Applicants
Your personal statement for law school holds a lot of weight. Here are some tips from a Director of Admissions on how to write the best essay possible!
5 Steps to Writing the Perfect Paper
A great essay doesn't always come naturally, but you can make the process a little easier with these five steps to perfect paper writing.
by Alyssa Abel
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.
Admission Granted: Examples of Successful College Application Essays, Volume II
We have even more college admission essay examples if you're still stuck on what to write about, how long it should be, and more. Check them out now!
Advice for Writing Your Grad School Personal Statement
The personal statement isn't just another essay. Here's what to keep in mind as you're writing this important part of your graduate school application.
by Kim Lifton
Engaging Ways to Open Your Personal Statement
You need to write an engaging personal statement to stand out to colleges. The most important component of this is a strong opening. Let's explore how to do it!
by Kristen Moon
How to "Show, Don't Tell" to Boost Your Writing for School and Beyond
Your English teacher probably advised you to "show, don't tell" in your writing. But what does that even mean? Here's a quick explanation (with examples)!
Best Ways to Prepare for 5 Different Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays are an important part of your college applications. Here are the different types of writing themes and the best ways to prepare for each.
by Kim Lifton
How to Write About Yourself the Right Way in Your College Essays
There's a sweet spot between humble and prideful, and it's the exactly where you want to be while writing your college essays. Here are tips to find it!
by Phoebe Bain
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.
5 Tips to Help You Proofread Your Own Essays Like a Pro
Proofreading may not be your forte, but it's a skill you can develop! Here are five tips to become a better proofreader with your own essays and work.
by Marquis M.
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.
How to Sound Smart in Your Personal Statement
These three tips will help you sound smart in your college application essays—just as smart as you really are.
by Ethan Sawyer
The Differences Between the ACT and SAT Writing Sections
Both the SAT and the ACT have writing sections. How are they similar, how are they different, and what is the best way to study for each?
5 Fun and Unique Ways to Brainstorm Your College Essays
It's time to write your application essays, and these five brainstorming games are going to help you do it. Try them out by yourself or with friends now!
Top 6 Tips to Help You Write AP Essays and Document–Based Questions
Need help preparing for AP essays and DBQs? This student remembers all the tips and tricks she used to ace her exams and wants to share them with you!
A Shift in Writing: How You Can Help Students Improve Their Skills
Have your seniors' admission essays been lackluster? Here are five ways counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college applications.
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