essays

Auntie SparkNotes: Exclamation Point!

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By: kat_rosenfield

Dearest Auntie,

Last weekend I visited my absolute favorite, canthisberealit'ssowonderful college! It was awesome (again) but through the admissions session a bombshell was dropped on me,...

Help This Sparkler Edit Her Common App Essay!

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By: Contributor

runxbabyxrun needs help editing her common app essay: her parents say the story doesn't resonate well. Are they right? —Sparkitors

I’m almost used to ...

Help This Sparkler Edit Her Essay!

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By: Contributor

elephantandcastle wrote this practice college entrance essay and would love your input. What do you think? —Sparkitors

Lightning slashes the ...

Help This Sparkler With Her College Application Essay: In-between-dia!

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By: Contributor

starstruckme's family moved from America to India in 2004. This is essay about her split childhood is for the diversity prompt

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How Should I Start My College Essay? 6 Essential Tips

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By: Corinne

Admission counselors read anywhere from 25 to 50 essays a day; here are a few pointers to make yours stand out of the pack.

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