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I want to write an essay about the religious trauma I went through since I grew up in the church and how I escaped the internalized fear modern Christianity planted in me

I currently have a gpa of 3.4 and i’m applying to Boston University Early Decision. My regular gpa is well under average because BU avg gpa is 3.7, however, my senior grade for the first marking perio …

So I've asked this question before. My question was why doesn't the "what do you think about the essay topic" or the "what do you think about the essay flow" show up in the feedback I receive for my e …

why doesn't the "what do you think about the essay topic" or the "what do you think about the essay flow" show up in the feedback I receive for my essays?

Highschool sophomore preparing for college,hey Mr/Mrs I was born and raised in Africa and I've been brought up by my father all through my life the question of not having a mother at home has always a …

I'm a transfer student from a community college, and it's been years since I took the ACT. I'm planning to take two SAT Subject Tests, but I didn't see anything about submitting them on UChicago's web …

If I have a very compelling story which can become a "wow" factor can I use it for answering similar essay prompts of different universities? Do AOs check in with each other or something?

P.S. When I …

I have already outlined a common app essay from prompt 5 and submitted it after several proofreads and peer edits, but in the case of elite schools, I feel the need to “upgrade” my essay status from g …

I'm wondering if formal grammar rules should apply to everyday conversations and thoughts I use in my college essay. Side note: Would the use of British spelling be seen as incorrect when applying to …

Why does it occasionally not cost karma for me to submit an essay? At one point in the day it cost me 10, and later it said none required. Just curious.

I am applying for University of Houston and it says that the essay is optional. Should I bother writing it or would it significantly boost my chances?

Is it necessary to contact the counselor and correct the mistake or email the new essay copy. Or is it better to ignore the mistake since the word is not a big deal.

I know that to get into top schools I have to show my intellect through wisdom from my experiences. Can you give an example of an insight/so what that shows wisdom?

i am studying at 11th grade. And i don't have any idea how can o write essay with nice words

Is it possible to get an essay reviewed by a college Vine expert and not a peer?

- Hi, I'm a sophmore and I'd like to know if there's a better way to manage time when doing homework. I often get random bursts of energy, and end up doing the most work then, however this usually end …

Elon University's essay prompt is "As you look in your future, what gives you hope?" I am just not sure what they want me to say, and I don't want to be generic. What are ways can I stand out when ans …

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I'm applying early to Pepperdine and my app is due in about 2 weeks. So, I'm the most stumped about the "why this college" supplemental question. To be honest, these types of questions already stre …

I am a senior and am running out of time with my essay.

Hi,

For my Stanford note to future roommate essays, I have anxiety that mine is too risky or unacceptable.

I researched that it is good to be creative and humorous ( and I even read some examples in li …