Category Archives: "College Essays"

The first wall that students hit when tackling the college essay is the struggle with ideas of what to write about. Don’t worry, this happens to everyone: students with strong personalities, excellent writing skills, and unique life stories all struggle with finding a good topic. One common concern from students is that they feel like […]

If you’re ready to tackle the seemingly monstrous task of writing your personal statement essay for the common app, there is no better place to start than taking the time to analyze the prompts. Look no further for a list of this year’s prompts (which have remained unchanged from last year) and a short breakdown […]

Why college essays are important: Crafting a college admissions essay is an art in itself. Most applicants struggle with how to write a college essay. Often the only thing that can truly set your application apart from your peers’ when applying to extremely selective schools, your essay needs to be bold, gripping, and heartfelt. College […]