by Alyssa Abel
Education Writer
Essay writing services can be tempting when college is overwhelming, but the repercussions far outweigh the benefits. Find out why they're simply a bad idea.
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
It's smart to start thinking about your college application essay as soon as possible because planning it can be harder than actually writing it. Here's some advice!
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
Your transfer college application essay is just as important as it was the first time around. Learn how to write a winning essay with this expert advice.
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by Enoc Curiel
CollegeXpress Student Writer
The admission essay: the most daunting portion of the college application but the most important. Here are the secrets to writing your best college essay possible!
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by Kara E. Joyce
Editorial Assistant, Carnegie Dartlet
Writing essays changes a little between high school and college. Get a step ahead of English 101 with these tips.
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by Tom Rose
Co-founder, Testive
Writing a "good" essay on the SAT is different from writing a good essay in your English class. Lucky for you, here is a guide to reach your optimum essay score.
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by Peggy Stacy and Gail Meyer
College Counselors
New Common Application essay prompts for fall 2013 feel fresh with possibility. But among parents and students, one topic is generating nervous discussion: recount an incident or time when you experienced failure.
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