Personal statement strategies, supplemental essay guides, real examples, editing tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
These are the essay mistakes admissions officers see constantly, and the ones most likely to move your application to the reject pile.
The difference between a good essay and a great one is almost always in the editing. Here's a systematic process to get from rough draft to polished final version.
We analyzed patterns across hundreds of successful college essays to find what actually distinguishes the great ones from the forgettable.
Data from admissions officers reveals what actually moves the needle in college personal statements, and it's not what most students think.
Supplemental essays are where most applicants phone it in, and where strategic students pull ahead. Here's how to approach every common type.