Essays

Your college essay is an important part of the college application process! It's your opportunity to share your values, talents and personality with admissions officers. Below you'll find some activities and tools that are helpful in producing a great college essay!

The Feelings & Needs Exercise | College Essay GuyLearn how to structure your college application essay or personal statement using the College Essay Guy's feelings & needs brainstorming exercise.

The Essence Objects Exercise - College Essay BrainstormingThe Essence Objects Brainstorming Exercise is a perfect way to get your creative juices flowing before sitting down to write your college essays. In this exercise from College Essay Guy, you will reflect on your life and generate a ton of content to bring your Personal Statement to life.

Need some inspiration? Below you'll find examples to get your creative juices flowing!

12 Outstanding Personal Statement Examples + Why They Work

Essays aren't only used in the admissions process - they're frequently requested for scholarships too! Below you'll find resources for writing a scholarship "super" essay and examples of essays that helped students earn thousands towards their education!

How to Write a Scholarship Essay: Complete Guide + ExamplesIn this guide, learn how to write a scholarship essay, including the top 10 most common scholarship essay question prompts.

14 Scholarship Essay Examples That Won ThousandsCheck out these scholarship essay examples and learn how to write a great personal statement for scholarships or creative writing scholarships.