Tag: admission essays

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

Here are three common supplemental essay questions colleges might ask you to write, plus unique brainstorming material for each one. read more

The admission essay: the most daunting portion of the college application but the most important. Here are the secrets to writing your best college essay possible! read more

Need help finding the message you want to convey in your college essay? This writing approach may surprise you! read more

Once you decide on a topic for your college application essay, try asking these five questions. read more

You may think fitting your entire life story into 650 words is impossible, but crafting an amazing Common Application essay is a lot easier (and more fun) than you think! read more

Getting students to work on their college applications during the summer is a hard sell. Here's how to talk to your kids and get them thinking about writing their college essay. read more

You need to write an engaging personal statement to stand out to colleges. The most important component of this is a strong opening. read more