Can I Rewrite My Common Application Essay after ED Rejection/Deferral?
If you’re a senior in high school applying to college – or live in a household where someone else is – this coming week may […]
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Best Ever University of Chicago Application Essay Prompts?
“You’re on a voyage in the thirteenth century, sailing across the tempestuous seas. What if, suddenly, you fell off the edge of the Earth?” If […]
NYT’s Best College Application Essays
Looking for a few fresh examples of strong college application essays? The New York Times is happy to oblige today. College application essays – especially the Common […]
What I Do in a Nutshell
Don’t be afraid to take the plunge. Whatever your admissions application essay questions & concerns, you’ve come to the right place. Seriously. Confused about the […]
It’s College App Essay Time: Simple Moments of Determination Can Change the World – Or Just Your Own Life
April 18, 2017 — Who knew that running could make history? This is the week of the Boston Marathon, and the most newsworthy story to […]
What You Read Matters-to Your Writing (Application Essays & Much Else)
Every writer knows this, which is why we teach writing by emphasizing the value of close reading – but now it’s official. There’s been a study, […]