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College Essays

College Applications Without Essays: Do They Exist?
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By Collegewise Staff
March 24, 2023 | 12 minute read

If you're reading this, you likely hate writing essays. You might even be dreaming about skipping supplemental essays altogether. You're not alone. Whether you're short on time or just want...

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How to Write a College Transfer Essay
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By Kevin McMullin
October 25, 2021 | 4 minute read

Students applying to transfer to a different college usually don’t have to worry about taking the SATs or balancing AP classes like you did in your high school days. But you’ll probably...

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Is Your College Essay Ready to Submit?
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By Lauren Nicholson
October 20, 2017 | 1 minute read

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Politics in College Essays?
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By Kevin McMullin
June 15, 2016 | 3 minute read

Our Collegewise counselors often get questions, especially during an election year, from students about whether or not to share political views in a college essay. You can even broaden that...

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Is a Personal Struggle an Appropriate Essay Topic?
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By Kevin McMullin
October 17, 2015 | 4 minute read

College applicants often write essays about personal struggles and challenges. Sometimes, those stories provide great insight into the human being behind the grades and test scores,...

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