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Writing College Application Essays

Answering Applicants’ Questions About Identity, Diversity, Writing, and More

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The Problem With The Common Application’s 7th Prompt

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How To Write The Personal Growth Essay (Common App Prompt 5)

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How Important Are College Application Essays?

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Reddit AMA Recap

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Common Application Personal Statement

The Common Application Essay’s First Prompt

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Common Application Personal Statement

Thoughts on the Common Application Personal Statement (CAPS)

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College Application Essay Advice

  • Answering Applicants’ Questions About Identity, Diversity, Writing, and More

    Answering Applicants’ Questions About Identity, Diversity, Writing, and More

  • The Problem With The Common Application’s 7th Prompt

    The Problem With The Common Application’s 7th Prompt

  • Why Are College Application Essays So Badly Written?

    Why Are College Application Essays So Badly Written?

  • How To Write The Personal Growth Essay (Common App Prompt 5)

    How To Write The Personal Growth Essay (Common App Prompt 5)

  • How Important Are College Application Essays?

    How Important Are College Application Essays?

  • Don’t Let These Clichés Kill Your Essays

    Don’t Let These Clichés Kill Your Essays

  • Choosing a Common Application Personal Statement Topic And Prompt

    Choosing a Common Application Personal Statement Topic And Prompt

  • Reddit AMA Recap

    Reddit AMA Recap

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