personal statements

Valerie wrote an incredible essay, but now she wants your opinion! Does this piece have what it takes to land her at her...

Writing an application essay is hard enough. Writing an application essay that stands out from the pack can seem impossible. Sparkler Anthony says:

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Anna's essay responds to the Common App instruction, "Evaluate a significant experience and its impact on you." If you're not hooked by the ...

Laura is working on a college application essay about terror, tarnished reputations, and fifth grade. Check it out!

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If this whole Miss Marm thing falls through, I'm going to start a new career as a college admissions officer. It's so fun to read ...

We're reading college application essays here on the Miss Marm blog, and today we've got a occulted doozy by Nita.

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