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.
Have your seniors' admission essays been lackluster? Here are five ways counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college applications.
by Laurie Kopp Weingarten Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling
The college essay can help your application or hurt it. You want to stand out in a good way, and these admission experts know how you can do just that.
Not sure how to write your Common Application essay? Here's a breakdown of the prompts and answers admission officers want (and don't want) to see from you.
Fitting your entire life story into 650 words seems impossible, but crafting an amazing Common App essay is a lot easier (and more fun) than you think!
You need to write an engaging personal statement to stand out to colleges. The most important component of this is a strong opening. Let's explore how to do it!
College application essays and scholarship essays have a lot in common. But there are a few key differences you should know about before you start writing.
by Kay Teekell CollegeXpress Student Writer, Southwestern University
