How to Make Your Essays Shine

Getting Started

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Not sure what topic to choose for your college essay? These tips can help you.

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Overcoming Writer's Block

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Revising and Proofreading

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College Planning Calendar

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How to Make Your Essays Shine

Getting Started

It's not easy to write about yourself. But colleges really want to understand what makes you tick. Here's how to get started.

Not sure what topic to choose for your college essay? These tips can help you.

Selecting Your Topic

Overcoming Writer's Block

Feeling stuck is common, but there are ways for getting past it. Learn how to get over writer's block.

Revising and Proofreading

Before you submit your essay, make sure it's perfect. Edit your essay to make it truly stand out.

College Planning Calendar

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