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How Much Risk Should You Take with Your College Essays

Andrea Aronson October 4, 2025 No Comments

Colleges want students to be creative when crafting their essays. But, when is taking a risk on a college essay topic too risky? Here are some tips for what and what not to do.

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The Perfect College Essay Introduction: Get Them Hooked

Jared Hobson August 4, 2025 No Comments

The first line of your college essay can help get an admissions officer “hooked”. But how do you develop the perfect introduction?

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The Perfect College Essay: Focus On You

Jared Hobson July 30, 2025 No Comments

What is the most important aspect of your college essay? You are!

The Perfect College Essay: What To Say When You Have Nothing To Say

Jared Hobson July 17, 2012 No Comments

We give a lot of advice on how to write the “perfect” college essay, but what do you do if you are stuck? What if you think you have nothing to say?

Tag: personal statement tips

How Much Risk Should You Take with Your College Essays

The Perfect College Essay Introduction: Get Them Hooked

The Perfect College Essay: Focus On You

The Perfect College Essay: What To Say When You Have Nothing To Say

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