Essays
Essays
Essays are an important component of the college application and scholarship process. While they may seem tedious, it is an important way that evaluators can see your achievements and skills outside of your grades and school. It can be a chance to highlight the responsibilities and skills you have developed outside of school and a way for representatives to see the ways in which you think. However, it will not be like any essay you have written before. Explore the resources provided below to get a start, and your counselor/college and career coach can be a great resource to you.
Good writing skills are essential, not only to students’ success in high school, but for their academic futures. Most college applications require a personal statement, many also ask for additional essays or answers to specific prompts. We are here to help.
The College Access mission includes preparing students for college, and since quality writing is an essential part of that process, we have a team of DePaul students who are trained as Peer Editors by the DePaul Writing Center. Our editors assist high school students with their college essays. Each Peer Editor works one-on-one with each student, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
Plan well ahead of your deadlines - our editors are busy college students and they need sufficient time to edit your essay. Don’t wait till the last minute and expect instant results.
Please submit one essay request form per essay.
Attach your essay draft as a PDF or Word document and specify the prompt you are answering.
You’ll be assigned an editor and feedback will be provided within 2-7 business days.
Submit your essay using the following link: https://connect.depaul.edu/register/essay-editing
Kelly Personal Statement Presentation