How would you approach this college admissions essay prompt? "Discuss anything you wish you understood better than you do now. " [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Jun 9, 2009 - 19 answers

I have to write an admission essay for college, and the guidelines are... vague. [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on May 29, 2009 - 12 answers

TAs, profs, teachers, markers: give me your best stock phrases for essay comments. [more inside]
posted by pised on Mar 30, 2009 - 22 answers

College application essay about the challenges overcome in relation to one's sexuality: good or bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Gotham on Mar 29, 2009 - 13 answers

What are some good sources for examples of well-written essays? [more inside]
posted by saoyama on Mar 30, 2008 - 21 answers