by Kathleen M. When do you write your introduction? Is it the first thing you write or the last? Or does it happen in the midst of writing your essay? Different online writing sites offer a variety of advice for when it is best to write your introduction. But it is your essay, do what works for you! And remember that what works for you may vary from one writing
by Michelle P. Along with summer sunshine and catching up with exciting summer flicks, students might find themselves spinning the gears in their brains for ideas for their college application essays. What does it mean for college applications to ask you to write a personal essay? And as a student, what does personal writing even look like? It’s a very different piece of writing from an argumentative essay or an
by Drew C. For students applying to business or entrepreneurship programs, the choice can sometimes feel as if it’s self-explanatory. Unlike dance or poetry, there’s a clear path to the workforce. And who wouldn’t want to be CEO of the next big startup? When it comes to your application essay, however, it can be dangerous to assume your goals are obvious. You still need to do the work of discovering
by Molly R. Many college essay students don’t want to seem conceited or egotistical in their college essays. At the same time, it is also important to not diminish your skills and achievements in these essays. Use your college essays as a place to shine and as an opportunity to highlight all of your high school success. If you are gearing up to write your college essay next year or
by Drew C. Everyone knows that a good personal essay is original. It’s one of the laws of the universe for English teachers and counselors and college admissions committees, and you’ve probably heard it a thousand times. But what does it actually mean to be original? And why does it matter? In one sense, being original means “not being a plagiarist”—i.e., submitting your own work instead of the work of
