by Keaghan Turner, PhD
Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
It's funny how college essay prompts that ask about bad experiences--from struggle and pain to perseverance and identity--often make for really good reading for admission counselors!
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by Kay Teekell
CollegeXpress Student Writer
Writing your first essay in college may be daunting, but you're sure to get an A if you follow these five tips!
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by Callista Tyson
CollegeXpress Student Writer
Having trouble deciding on a major? Here's how one student struggled to find her path and how she decided to double-major in college.
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by Karen G.
CollegeXpress Student Writer
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.
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by Imani Bashir
Writer, Educator
Though the Essay portion of the SAT is optional, it's a great way to practice your writing skills and show off these core skills to colleges. Here's what you should know about the SAT Essay, plus tips on how to get a high score.
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by Tommy Wyher
Life Coach
Did you know you can work from the comfort of your dorm room or home to earn extra cash in your downtime? Check out these cool writing jobs to make some money.
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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 Shivani Ekkanath
CollegeXpress Student Writer
From exams to research papers to application essays, you spend most of senior year writing. Here are a few ways to get even better at it.
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by Emily Rogan
CollegeXpress Student Writer
Struggling with grammar as you write your English essays, term papers, and other school assignments? Here's a cheat sheet with everything students need to know!
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by Marcella McHenry
Student, Ursuline College
How can you be sure that you won't be unemployed after graduating college with an English major? Following these three tips is a good start.
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