by Saraphin Yamba
CollegeXpress Student Writer, Cape Town, South Africa
Good organization, writing, and editing are important to any college application and admission essay. An international student offers her best advice here!
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by Natalie Johnson
CollegeXpress Student Writer
Writing a college application personal statement is about infusing yourself into your writing. Student writer Natalie has advice to help you do just that.
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by Kim Lifton
When it comes to brainstorming admission essay topics, you should keep it simple. Check out these exercises that can help counselors and students work together!
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by Kim Lifton
President, Writing Workshop
The graduate personal statement isn't just another essay. Here's what to keep in mind as you're writing this important part of your grad school application.
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by Annalie Buscarino
Student, Washington College
Your college essay is a reflection on you and your experiences, but writing about yourself can be difficult. Here's some good advice on how to get started.
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by Keaghan Turner, PhD
Partner, Turner+Turner College Consulting
You may feel compelled to write about a difficult subject for your college essay. Here are some tips to write about hard topics with respect and impact.
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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 Kara E. Joyce
Editorial Assistant, Carnegie Dartlet
Your English teacher has probably advised you to "show, don't tell" in your writing. But what does that even mean? Here's a quick explanation (with examples!).
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by Michelle L'Etoile
Director of Admissions, New England Law | Boston
Your personal statement for law school holds a lot of weight. Here are some tips from a Director of Admissions on how to write the absolute best essay possible!
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by Kim Lifton
President, Wow Writing Workshop
The college essay can help your application, or it can hurt it. You want to stand out in a good way...and these admission experts know how you can do just that.
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