College Essay

Your College Essay is a chance for you to tell your story and have the college representative reading your application get a mental picture of who you are as a student, an individual, and a community citizen.

The College Essay can be a daunting application hurdle, but try to think of it as an opportunity to share your story. There are no right or wrong topics, so try to focus on what you want to write rather than what you think the admission counselors are looking for. With the following resources, you'll be able to write the best essay possible!

Presentation: Anne Arundel Community College Essay Writing

Presentation: University of Maryland Essay Writing

Common Application Essay Prompts

Tips from a College Advisor on tackling the Common App Essay

Coalition Application Essay Prompts

Tips from a College Advisor on tackling the Coalition App Essay

Johns Hopkins: Essays that Worked!

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