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5 Tips to Conquer the Common Application Essay
Fitting your entire life story into 650 words seems impossible, but crafting an amazing Common App essay is a lot easier (and more fun) than you think!
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 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
What Is the Common Application?
Students have probably heard about the Common Application before, but what exactly is it? And should you be using it for college? Our experts have the answer.
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 to Approach the New Common Application Prompt
The Common App recently added a new prompt choice to its college essay section. Here's what it is, what people think, and how you can approach it.
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
3 Common Supplemental Essay Questions
Here are three common supplemental essay questions colleges might ask you to write, plus unique brainstorming material for how to answer each one.
by Phoebe Bain
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
Choosing Your Story: How to Make Your Common App Essays Stand Out
Not sure how to write your Common Application essay? Here's a breakdown of the prompts and answers admission officers want (and don't want) to see from you.
by Phoebe Bain
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 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.
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.
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
Mastering the Common App: Tips and Tricks to Stand Out
If you approach the Common Application like a form at the doctor, you're doing it wrong! Here are some ways you can stand out on this prevalent college app.
by Casey Near
Steering Clear of College Application Essay Mistakes
Keep yourself on the sunny side of your target college's radar by avoiding these simple yet costly essay mistakes.
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
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!
Video: College Essay Q&A With Expert Kim Lifton
Writing your college application essay can be one of the most difficult parts of the college admission process. College essay expert Kim Lifton is here to help!
Overcoming College Application Obstacles
A veteran of the college search process shares some advice so you can steer clear of these three common roadblocks.
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