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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

College Admission Essay Topics: Best and Worst

What should you write your college admission essay about? Which topics should you avoid? Check out some of the best (and the worst) college essay topic ideas!

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Freelance Writer

When Is It Smart to Start My College Search?

Though it varies from student to student, it's important to start planning for college sooner rather than later. Learn more from the experts.

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How Is My Application Essay Used in Admission?

Your essay is the way that college admission officers get to know you as a person and see what kind of passion you'll bring to campus. Learn more about it here!

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How to Write Your Grad School Application Essay

The grad school application essay isn't like any other piece of writing. Craft your best essay for graduate admission with this helpful advice.

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Director of Communications, Commonwealth School

How to Read a College Application Essay Prompt

To write a good application essay, you need to know how to read your college essay prompts so you truly understand them. Here's how.

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President, Wow Writing Workshop

5 Fun and Unique Ways to Brainstorm Your College Essays

It's time to write your application essays, and these five brainstorming games are going to help you do it. Try them out by yourself or with friends now!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

5 Questions to Ask if a College Doesn't Require an Essay

So one or more of your colleges don't require an application essay. One less thing to worry about, right? Well, not quite. Here's what you should know.

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Managing Editor, Peterson's

What Are Some Cornerstones of a Good College Application Essay?

Knowing exactly what makes a college application essay "good" is key to knocking yours out of the park. Here's some advice to get you started!

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College Application Proofreading Tips From an Editor-in-Chief

Grab a red pen and get ready to whip your college application into shape! These are the best editing tips and grammar tricks from a professional word nerd.

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Former Editor-in-Chief, CollegeXpress

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