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

By popular demand: a nice collection of personal statements/letters of intent from accepted grad school applications. read more

This is the actual essay a student submitted with her application to St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and it helped her gain admission there. Check out the essay, then make sure you read our tips! read more

This is the actual essay a student submitted with her application to The University of Tampa in Florida, and it helped her gain admission there. read more

This is the essay a student submitted with his application to Loyola University New Orleans. He is a graduate of The American School in Switzerland. read more

The essay section of your college application can seem pretty intense, especially after filling in the easy stuff like your name, address, and test scores. Where do you begin? What should it sound like? Who can you ask for help? We asked the experts for some answers. read more

It's only a few sheets of paper. But when it comes to attending your dream college, they're the most important documents in the universe. read more