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Secrets to Writing an Amazing Scholarship Essay
Who doesn't want free money for college? Answer: no one! Here are some tips to help you write an amazing scholarship application and win that award.
How to Make a College Application Video That Will Impress
Creating a video can be a great way to enhance your college application and stand out from the crowd. Here's how to make yours shine for admission.
What to Do After You Write Your College Admission Essay
Done writing your college admission essay? You aren't finished yet. Be sure to ask yourself these questions and follow these steps during the editing process.
Applicant must be a high school senior, a college/university undergraduate student or graduate student. Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words in length (double-spaced). Only one entry per applicant will be accepted. Contest is open worldwide. No application is required.
Max Award: $10,000
sponsored by Ayn Rand Institute
The Important Role of Counselors in College Application Essays
As a counselor, you can help foster brilliant student writing. Here's how to recognize what makes a stand-out essay and ways to edit without taking over.
What's the Best Advice for Writing a College Essay?
There's a lot of advice on writing college application essays, but you need to be careful who you listen to. Find out the best (and worst) tips here!
What's the Pre–College Summer Program Application Process Like?
Some summer programs require an application many months in advance. Some only require registration. Find out more on CX now!
What You Need to Know About Writing a Good College Transfer Essay
Need inspiration for writing your transfer admission essay? Tell your story and showcase your best self with these tips, plus an example essay!
Getting to Know You, Through Holistic Application Review
Discover how holistic application reviews work for all college applicants, including coursework, personal essays, activities, and recommendation letters.
by Sarah Neal
How to Avoid Burnout During College Application Season
Don't let college stress win! Learn how to spot burnout early, manage your application schedule, and protect your mental health this application season. Feel free to send over the next URL whenever you are ready!
by Paige Miller
6 Effective Tips for Writing Your College Admission Essay
How do you write an admission essay that stands out and gets you into your top-choice school? Start with these six simple but powerful essay writing tips!
An Easy Guide to Filling Out the Common Application
Applying to college got easier with the Common Application, but the application can still be daunting. Here's a step-by-step guide to the Common App.
How Do I Help Students Brainstorm College Essay Ideas?
When it comes to brainstorming admission essay topics, you should keep it simple. Check out these exercises that can help counselors and students work together!
by Kim Lifton
3 Types of Popular College Application Platforms to Know About
Which college application platform are you using? There are many, including the Common, Coalition, and Cappex Applications. Learn more about them 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
Top 4 Do’s and Don’ts of Writing the "Why Us?" Admission Essay
Explaining why you're applying to a certain college can be tough—how can you put it into words? Here are a few tips for this specific admission essay prompt.
by Kristen Moon
How to Write About Yourself the Right Way in Your College Essays
Learn how to balance confidence and humility in your college application essay. Discover tips on showing achievements without bragging.
by Phoebe Bain
Five Fun and Unique Ways to Brainstorm Your College Essays
Beat writer's block with five fun and unique college essay brainstorming activities. Uncover compelling stories to make your application stand out.
Applicant must be a high school student. Essay regarding the following question is required: 'According to the four required readings (found on sponsor's application page), what policy changes should the government pursue in order to best foster economic prosperity?" Contest is designed to challenge students to creatively solve problems in the realm of public policy through writing. Recipient will receive maximum award amount; second and third place will receive average and minimum award amounts, respectively.
Max Award: $5,000
sponsored by National Center for Policy Analysis
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!
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