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A Shift in Writing: How You Can Help Students Improve Their Skills

Have your seniors' admission essays been lackluster? Here are five ways counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college applications.

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Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling

Top College Essay Tips From Admission Insiders

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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President, Wow Writing Workshop

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.

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Freelance Writer

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.

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Freelance Writer

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!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

A College Essay Starter Guide for the Long Dog Days of Summer

Getting students to work on college applications during summer is hard. Here's how to encourage teens to get started on writing their college essays.

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Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University

Engaging Ways to Open Your Personal Statement

You need to write an engaging personal statement to stand out to colleges. The most important component of this is a strong opening. Let's explore how to do it!

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Founder, Moon Prep

Admission vs. Scholarship Essays: What's the Difference?

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.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Southwestern University

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.

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Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Pomona College

How to Write About Yourself the Right Way in Your College Essays

There's a sweet spot between humble and prideful, and it's the exactly where you want to be while writing your college essays. Here are tips to find it!

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Freelance Writer

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