West Orange High School

COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING TIPS

Students, have you began to prepare for college? Are you currently completing your college applications?

Here are some tips to guide you in writing the perfect college essay!

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NACAC - Top Ten Tips for Writing a College Essay

Hamilton College - Even More Essays that Worked

University of Michigan - Essay Writing Tips

Duke University - The College Essay: How, Why, Who and What

Carleton College - Essay Tips

Connecticut College - Essays that Worked

Johns Hopkins University - Essays that Worked

University of Phoenix - The Essay and Supplemental Information 

Top 5 Successful Yale Essays

Huffington Post (2016) - The College Admissions Essay: First, Write for Yourself

If you need assistance at any time, please make an appointment with your School Counselor.