Common Application

Why Do I Have to Write an Essay for College Apps Anyway?
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(an excerpt from Mosaic College Prep’s Essay Writing Workbook, written by Julie Fulton): You’ve sat for four-hour standardized tests, played trumpet in the band and diligently turned in every lab report. You’ve proven your ability to juggle all the demands of high school. Why now do you have to write a personal essay? (Or three?

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Choosing a Prompt for Your Personal Statement
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Both Julie and I have spent hours on end reading college applications, and in particular, reading personal statements that students have painstakingly put together. Some college essays have blown us away as they showcase a depth of self-reflection and the ease of story telling. Other statements may be less well crafted, but still speak to

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