College Essays
With the possible exception of standardized tests, college essays may just be the most talked-about part of the college application. And for good reason: they're often the component of the process students feel they spend the most time on. Whether you're thinking about getting started on your personal statement, working on supplemental college essays, or deep in the process of revision, the resources on this page will guide you in thinking about how to write the best college essays you can.
GETTING STARTED
Every year, Greenhills hosts a college essay writing workshop of seniors to introduce them to the process. We've uploaded last year's PowerPoint presentation, as well as the recorded Zoom workshops, to provide some guidance as you dip your toes in the water.
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COLLEGE ESSAYS WITH CORINNE SMITH
Corinne Smith, Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University, talks to our juniors about how they should approach college essays.
College Essays_CorinneSmith.mp4