Too many applicants get hung up on honing a perfect introduction to the essay, causing writer’s block. In my experience, the opening of an admissions essay is the part that’s most likely to ...

mind-blowing experiences to write about in order to wow the admission counselors reading it. That’s not how it works at Connecticut College. We don’t expect to be on the edge of our seats as we read ...

How to switch between short and long essays for Harvard Business School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Therefore, the main thing that can help you stand out from the fierce competition is the admission essay. That’s why we’re going to see what it takes to craft a personal statement that beats ...

Strong law applicants tend to have carefully considered why they are applying to law school, and they understand that their application essays need to express their interest in a legal career.