Many college applications require a personal essay, which can be daunting for students to write. But a few simple tips, some introspection and insight into what admissions officers are looking for ...

That’s not actually how it works at Connecticut College. We don’t expect to be on the edge of our seats as we read essays. We just want you to be yourself in your content and style so we can learn ...

You’ve been brainstorming ideas for your college essays and above all other contenders, you find yourself coming back to the same topic, one you know well and love dearly: Harry Potter.