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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. The application essay is one of the few places in the college admissions process where you can really let your personality shine. Today's newsletter highlights articles for helping you craft a winning essay. Also check out these sample essays on: an ethical dilemma | an important issue | an influential person | a fictional character | diversity | the open topic | a supplemental essay 5 Tips for Writing a Winning Essay Your essay needs to reveal your passions and personality, and it needs to capture the attention of admissions officers. These five essay tips can help. Tips for the Common Application Essays Most of the country's most selective colleges use the Common Application, and this article can guide you through the six essay options... Read more 10 Bad Essay Topics Seriously, don't write about your time in jail or your sex life. Some topics are much more likely to backfire than others... Learn more 5 Supplemental Essay Mistakes Don't underestimate the importance of a supplemental essay because of its short length. These five mistakes can seriously weaken your application. College Admissions Ads Personal Statement College Application College Scholarship College Admissions MBA College Featured Articles Here's How NOT to Get into Harvard SAT Scores Available for the May 1st Exam How to Boost Your SAT Scores Transferring to a Different College 10 Common Interview Questions SAT Scores for the Ivy League   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Junior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? Reasons to Transfer Advertisement