Focus on personal experiences when choosing a topic. Prioritize strong editing while staying true to your voice. College application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. Several people have asked me what I mean when I ask for more VOICE in your essay. This is a great question, and it gets to the ...

"The best essays, the ones that really pop, are the ones that come across as authentic and you really hear the student's voice." The essay gives schools a feel for how a student writes, but it's ...