Aaron is a chemical engineering student who does freelance writing on the side. Despite his ties to the scientific community, he has always had a passion for journalism after almost a decade of exp ...

The genre is often maligned for being formulaic and melodramatic, but it’s more important than you think. By Nell Freudenberger Most high school seniors approach the college essay with dread. Either ...

You can review each college's essay requirements online, checking topics and word limits. Many students start with the Common ...

Start early. The best essays take time and can't be developed in one night. CollegeAdvisor recommends beginning the writing process the summer before senior year (if not earlier!). Brainstorm.