Grown and Flown has posted a great resource for students that are beginning to apply for college admissions. This article is one that I will keep in my "go to" bag for future reference. I think it is an easy read and it also is one that kids will understand and "get" what they can write about. Often we find that starting the essay/finding the topic is the toughest part. This will help them think about that process differently.
The Common App Essay: What This Expert Wants You To Know