Some college application essay ideas are bad, and you may not know which ones are. Here are some essay ideas that don't work and potential alternatives.
by Jessica Tomer Director of Communications, Commonwealth School
Admission officers are swamped. They want to be wowed by hopeful students' applications—including their admission essays. Try using dialogue to stand out!
You don't have to write the great American novel to get into grad school. You probably only have 500 words or fewer! Here are six ways to make them count.