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College Essays

Is a Personal Struggle an Appropriate Essay Topic?
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By Collegewise Staff
August 26, 2025 | 6 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. In other

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College Essays about Mental Health: Pros and Cons
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By Collegewise Staff
August 5, 2025 | 13 minute read

The youth mental health crisis in America is impossible to ignore, with record-high rates of anxiety and depression amongst teenagers. Against this backdrop, many high schoolers feel...

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Politics in College Essays: 7 Ways to Get It Right
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By Collegewise Staff
July 29, 2025 | 8 minute read

Our Collegewise counselors often get questions about whether or not they should write about politics in their college essay. You can even broaden that question to religion, current events,...

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Tackling the Common App Personal Essay: Strategies that Work in 2025-2026
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By Collegewise Staff
July 18, 2025 | 15 minute read

Staring at a blinking cursor and wondering how to tackle the Common App personal essay? You're not alone. This blog will offer expert insight into what the personal essay is, how to get...

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Academic Interests Supplemental Essay: Your Complete Guide & Examples
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By Collegewise Staff
July 11, 2025 | 13 minute read

If you're a high school senior navigating college applications, you know thesupplemental essay is a key piece. Many colleges will ask about your academic interests, often phrasing it as...

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Let's Get Existential: How to Write a College Essay about Identity
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By Collegewise Staff
July 4, 2025 | 12 minute read

When you’re a teenager, you’re probably too busy to sit down and think about your own identity. No one exactly assigns you “introspection time” as homework (though, if you’re my student,...

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