Mark introduces the essay topics from the Coalition Application for 2017-2018.
What problems interest you? Why do these problems interest you? Answer these questions in a great college essay for the Common Application.
Mark offers advice on how to write a great college essay based on your background, identity, interests, or talents.
Mark explains the importance of the personal statement and introduces the main elements of the college essay
The Common Application essay prompts came out last week; today, we wanted to take a look at a list of the Coalition Application essay prompts. The Coalition
The college essay prompts for 2017-2018 have been announced by the Common Application. Have a look at them now!
At the heart of every college essay is a good story. Everyone loves a good story, but what are the elements that make it good. Reflecting on these elements can help you improve your essay and thus your chances of acceptance at your top choice university.
What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay for your college application? Check out Mark’s “cardinal rule”. And find out what a “cardinal rule” is, too boot!
Mark’s final post in a series on essays explore the prompt in which students are asked to recount an incident that marks their transition from childhood to adulthood.
The new perfect college essay prompts for the Common Application are much more narrow than they have been in the past. However, some of the
