Tag: admission essays

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

This is an optional narrative essay a student submitted with her application to Southwestern University, and it helped her gain admission there. read more

College application essays and scholarship essays have a lot in common. But there are a few key differences you should know about before you start writing. read more

Writing a strong college admission essay can be challenging, but avoiding these common pitfalls will help you create one that stands out. read more