You may be almost done with high school and are getting ready to apply to your dream college. Or maybe you are already enrolled in your undergraduate studies and are in the process of applying to ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

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As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen ...

Every year more than a million students use the Common Application, a standardized electronic form accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, to apply to college. And every year since 1976, the Common App, ...

With the free time afforded by summer break, many rising juniors will begin the process of crafting their personal essays for college applications. This piece of writing offers students the ...

When applying to college, your essay is one of the most important parts of the application process. A well-written essay can set you apart from other applicants, showcasing your personality, ...

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