Learn how to write a college application essay that stands out. Tips on choosing topics, structuring your essay, and impressing admissions officers.

The Common App is the hub for students’ applications—including their activities lists, letters of recommendation, and ...

2) Read widely to write richly Read across philosophy, sociology, economics, international affairs, biographies, and newspapers. Exposure to diverse fields equips you with anecdotes, facts, and ...

Reflective essays look easy on the surface. You write about your experience, say what you learned, and hand it in. But in ...