Many college applications require a personal essay, which can be daunting for students to write. But a few simple tips, some introspection and insight into what admissions officers are looking for ...

How to Pick a College Essay Topic. You usually have several broad, open-ended essay prompts to choose from. Successful essays focus on a specific experience, hobby or quirk that r ...

That’s actually not how it works at Connecticut College. We don’t expect to be on the edge of our seats as we read essays. We just want you to be yourself in your content and style so we can learn ...

In June 2021, the College Board opted to discontinue the SAT essay. Now, only students in a few states and school districts still have access to — and must complete — the SAT essay.