college-applications College Essays: The World I Came From 1 By: Lauren Passell The Prompt: Describe the world you come from, for example, family, friends, school, city, etc., and describe how that has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Our Sparkler's... More» College Applications: Tricks to Stay Within the Word Limit 5 By: Valerie Burn Word limits! They are the worst. Here, user dreberad struggles too make her essay 500 words. Fortunately, we have some tricks for her. Prompt: Evaluate... More» College Essays: The Recital 5 By: Lauren Passell Our Sparkler's essay: I wipe my clammy hands on my skirt as I listen to the last notes of the Rondo alla turca by Mozart. I’m up... More» College Essay: Painting the House, and Growing Up Fast By: Lauren Passell The Essay: Pressed against the house, I felt it bringing me closer. The sun beat across my back as I painted on my canvas. I recoiled... More» College Applications: The Trusty 5-Paragraph Essay 1 By: Valerie Burn This prompt is a pretty typical one: describe a significant experience. Basically, the school wants to know a little more about you, beyond your resume,... More» College Applications: Using Metaphors Effectively 2 By: Valerie Burn Metaphors and similes are a part of any writer’s toolkit, and can transform a basic essay into a great story. However, it's easy to fall... More» First PagePrevious12345 NextLast Page
