Essays in grad school applications need to demonstrate how you're prepared to pursue this grad work, why you're interested in that particular program, and what this degree will enable you to pursue in the future. It should not be a narrative resume; it should interpret your resume.

♻️Pro-tip: while your materials should be specific to the program to which you're applying, you can reuse/repurpose some elements (like motivation or preparation) across different essays. 

You will likely have several different versions of your resume for different opportunities (for example, your grad school resume may not be the same as your job application resume). Step back and think about what experiences/strengths you're hoping to highlight and why. 

As with your resume, you won't have the same recommenders for every single opportunity. Recommendations/letters of reference are essentially like expert witnesses: they can show with authority that you are capable of pursuing the work you're proposing to do. Note: not all grad school references have to be professors (though some should be); supervisors from relevant work experiences can shed light on your amazing strengths too!

One of the most common concerns among Wellesley students/grads is their transcript. Remember that GPA is not everything, and that your transcript is one piece of several that admissions will review. 

Are there any courses or papers you want to highlight in your resume or essays? Transcripts are pretty bare bones in terms of descriptive information, so use the other parts of the application to demonstrate why certain things on your transcript are relevant.