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I just started my junior year, so I've started to brainstorm ideas for my essay next year. I was thinking about writing how my high school adhd diagnosis caused me to learning how to solve problems on …

What are some of the personal essay stories that applicants shouldn’t write about

State some of the personal topics that are too common and aren’t really recommended anymore

What are some of the personal essay stories that applicants shouldn’t write about

State some of the personal topics that are too common and aren’t really recommended anymore

Hello,

I'm a senior applying for colleges and I don't even have a single essay finished. I'm getting worried since I really don't know how much I should be finished with right now. Can anyone tell me h …

I have just completed my high school. I have pass excellently. I'm looking forward to applying to one of the best ivy league universities in usa. I'm seeking for support in essay writing guide because …

I have just completed my high school. I have pass excellently. I'm looking forward to applying to one of the best ivy league universities in usa. I'm seeking for support in essay writing guide because …

Hello, I am currently working on my college applications to transfer to a UC after community college. I had procrastinated on choosing my major and ended up just settling for Economics/Accounting beca …

hey!! so basically i only have the first draft (rough draft) done of my college essay so far done! i have the topic picked out and everything. i was just wondering on if i was falling behind or someth …

I need to get guidance so that I can write essay with what university wants

I submitted an essay and my parent's email for payment. No email from collegevine for payment.

So the University of Michigan and the University of Washington both utilize the same essay prompt.

Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by, among other things, shared g …

My father passed away while I slept on a cot next to his hospice bed. My mom told me that my Dad would pass away that evening and that he wanted me close to him. I slept the whole night through and on …

ok so as I was struggling for a topic on my essay, I think I finally found one. I was thinking how "aesthetics" has shaped me into the person I am now. Or I can write about my immigrant parents achiev …

Hi, so I'm a rising highschool senior and I'm starting to plan out my college essay.

Being transgender is a big part of my identity and my life, and I knew immediately I wanted to write about it. Howev …

for my college admission i want to set myself apart. I want to take a wooden box the size of shoe box, and carve my college admission essay out onto it. This box will additionally serve as a time caps …

Why are the collegevine essay examples for UC applications not popping up? It says the page is unavailable.

Do the college short essay prompts for Common App change every year for each college? I noticed that for colleges such as Stanford have multiple essay prompts. Is it required to answer all of them and …

Hi! I'm a rising senior and will be attending CC summer semester. I am applying for a grant to cover the costs. They require a 250 word essay on why I deserve this scholarship. I have never written on …

How to write a great essay?

I'm a junior that's school year will end in mid-June.

P.S. Any suggestions on who should proofread the essay