Many college applications require a personal essay, which can be daunting for students to write. But a few simple tips, some introspection and insight into what admissions officers are looking for can ...

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Grades and test scores may measure a student's academic potential, but those factors fail to capture his or her personality. That's where the college essay comes in. The college essay offers students ...

Though it isn't a golden ticket, a strong transfer essay may boost an applicant's odds of admission. In a 2018 National Association for College Admission Counseling survey, 41.5% of colleges polled ...

If you applied during the 2021-22 school year, please send us your essay about money, work, social class or related issues. If we publish yours, we’ll pay you. By Ron Lieber We don’t talk enough about ...

Essays are not only written by students. People who are considered experts in a particular topic often write essays to show a new viewpoint on something. For example, authors like Charles Dickens and ...