by Sarah Montalbano
CollegeXpress Student Writer
This is a *real* admission essay student Sarah Montalbano submitted with her application to Cornell University. Check it out!
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
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.
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by Lindsey Conger
College Counselor and Tutor, Moon Prep
The college admission personal statement can be tough to get just right. Use these five tips to guide your writing for a great admission essay!
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
Just because students have to write their college essays themselves doesn't mean parents can't help them think about it. Here are some tips to get them started!
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
There's a lot of misinformation out there surrounding the college admission essay. Consider these myths and facts before you get started.
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by Annalie Buscarino
Student, Washington College
Your college essay is a reflection on you and your experiences, but writing about yourself can be difficult. Here's some good advice on how to get started.
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by Laurie Kopp Weingarten
Cofounder, Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling
Have your seniors' college essays seemed a little lackluster lately? Here are five ways that counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college essays.
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
The college essay can help your application, or it can hurt it. You want to stand out in a good way...and these admission experts know how you can do just that.
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by Keaghan Turner, PhD
Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
It's funny how college essay prompts that ask about bad experiences--from struggle and pain to perseverance and identity--often make for really good reading for admission counselors!
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by Phoebe Bain
Freelance Writer
Here are three common supplemental essay questions colleges might ask you to write, plus unique brainstorming material for how to answer each one.
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