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Top 3 Strategies for Writing Your Best College Personal Statement

The personal statement is an important part of the college admission process. So how do you write your best essay? Here are three key strategies to follow.

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College Counselor and Tutor, Moon Prep

How to Use Your Writing Toolbox for a Rich Admission Essay

Application essays hold more weight than ever as college admission changes. Here’s how to use your writing skills to make an impact on the admission committee.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Reuse or Recycle: How to Manage College Essay Material

The key to the college admission process is being as efficient as possible. Here's how to be smart about organizing and reusing essay materials for multiple schools.

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College Admission Consultant, Solomon Admissions

How to Write an Effective, Powerful Personal Statement

Writing a college application personal statement is about infusing yourself into your writing. Student writer Natalie has advice to help you do just that.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

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.

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

How Do I Help Students Brainstorm College Essay Ideas?

When it comes to brainstorming admission essay topics, you should keep it simple. Check out these exercises that can help counselors and students work together!

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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!

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

11 Steps to Finalizing and Submitting Your College Apps

Take the stress out of finishing up your college apps with these helpful tips on everything you should do and review before you hit the submit button!

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Freelance Writer; Assoc. Dean of College Counseling, Cranbrook Kingswood School

How to Write About Bullying in Your College Essay

Bullying is a sensitive subject you may feel isn't good for your college essay, but here's how and why it could be a great application essay topic for you.

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

Don't Use Your English Paper as a College Essay

Many students send college application essays that were written for an English class. Most earned A's, but they're not often college app ready. Here's why!

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

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