Tag: college essays

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

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

Whether it's for class, college admission, or a scholarship, you have to deal with essays you just don't want to write at one point or another. Here are five tips to help you deal with an essay monstrosity. read more

We're hosting a webinar on college applications with the College Essay Guy on June 6! Learn how to make your college app stand out and complete it with plenty of time to spare over the summer. Sign up today! read more

There's a lot to keep track of when you're applying to colleges. But these are the top, super-important do's and don'ts of the college application process. read more

A place between humble and prideful exists, and that's the exact place you want to reach in your college application essays. read more

What should you write your college admission essay about? And which topics should you avoid? Here are some of the best (and the worst) college essay ideas. read more