Whether a student is applying for scholarships, summer opportunities, or plugging away at college admissions essays for the next year, Kate Stone wrote a poignant article that gives direction and insight on how to create a powerful and moving essay. Essays are a key component of an application. We have heard from college reps just this past admissions cycle that an essay made a direct impact on why a student was denied or accepted. Our students have awesome stories to tell, even if they don't quite realize it yet, through reflection and finding their voice they can find "their story". If you are in the throes of essay writing, this is a timely read. If you are not yet in that cycle of life, this is a "must save to keep for a later read" type of article.
How to Write A Powerful College Essay
