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Looking for good 'Why This College' essay examples

Hey everyone! I'm currently working on my college applications and want to create a solid 'Why This College' essay. Can anyone share some solid examples or advice on how to write a successful one? Thanks!

2 years ago

Hey there! Writing a strong 'Why This College' essay is definitely important for making your application stand out. CollegeVine has an article with 12 effective example "Why This College" essays submitted by real students, which you can read here: https://blog.collegevine.com/why-this-college-essay-examples

They also have an in-depth guide with advice on tackling this prompt: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-why-us-college-essay

Remember to make your essay specific to you and the college you're interested in. Good luck and happy writing!

2 years ago

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