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College Essays

Common App Essay Topic Prompts
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By Kevin McMullin
March 3, 2025 | 6 minute read

Let change be your guide. Every college applicant has a story worth sharing. And the Common App’s 2025-2026 essay promptsoffer seven different options to share yours. But that variety of...

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5 College Essay Examples & What to Avoid
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By Kevin McMullin
January 23, 2025 | 8 minute read

College essays need to start strong. They’re competing for an admissions officer’s attention, and you don’t want to lose your reader before your story ever really gets going. Here are five...

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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 Collegewise Staff
October 20, 2017 | 1 minute read

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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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