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Category: Essays

Where’s the Funny Bone in a College Essay?

Let's break down the different approaches to a funny college essay that still hits the mark.

“Why This School?” The First Admissions Essay You Write

The first admissions essay you write should be your reason for choosing that school in particular; we'll tell you why.

Writing the Perfect “Why This College?” Essay

Let's take the drag out of the process of writing a stellar "why this college" essay, and keep it fun!

Topics to Avoid in College Essays

When you're writing your admissions essays, the best thing you can hope for is that they'll stand out -- in a good way! Of course, this means using flawless grammar and spelling, as well as showing off your writing and reasoning skills.

Common College Essay Prompts

An essay allows you to give deep thought to you answer and craft your unique story. To make the most of this chance, we need to start to prepare for the common college essay prompts early on.

4 Tips For Essay Inspiration

One of the hardest part of starting and finishing a college application is the essay. Here are a few tips to get the creative juices flowing. Say goodbye to writer's block!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Princeton Essays

It's no easy feat to draft persuasive responses in a limited word count. In this article, we'll provide tips on writing your Princeton essays.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Yale Essays

 Like its Ivy League counterparts, Yale only admits a small percentage of its applicants. The short answer component of the Yale application offers students the opportunity to tell the admission committee more about themselves -  activities, interests, or experiences that have been meaningful to you and will make you stand out from the rest. Here is some practical advice on what you should include in your responses.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Caltech’s Essays

Today we'll review each essay prompt to help you ace every one. See our guidance below for how to address Caltech's essays for the 2016-17 application cycle.
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