There is no question that writing the essays for college applications is one of the most time consuming (and stressful) aspects of the entire application process. In fact, I have even had students who picked which colleges they would and wouldn't apply to based upon their willingness to write an essay. Coming up with a unique or creative way to express yourself in a positive light can be challenging at any age. This point was recently reinforced by the Wall Street Journal when they asked 10 College President's to answer an essay from their own school's application. The president's struggled just as students do and they didn't have the added pressure of worrying if they would be accepted by the school. I think you will enjoy reading the article and the president's essays.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Writing the College Essay
There is no question that writing the essays for college applications is one of the most time consuming (and stressful) aspects of the entire application process. In fact, I have even had students who picked which colleges they would and wouldn't apply to based upon their willingness to write an essay. Coming up with a unique or creative way to express yourself in a positive light can be challenging at any age. This point was recently reinforced by the Wall Street Journal when they asked 10 College President's to answer an essay from their own school's application. The president's struggled just as students do and they didn't have the added pressure of worrying if they would be accepted by the school. I think you will enjoy reading the article and the president's essays.
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