The Last Tomato
Looks for a vivid personal story, honest reflection, a clear inner change, and a voice that reveals how the student thinks beyond grades or a resume.
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College Application Essays
Personal statements and focused supplements for US college applications.
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Questions with Consequences
Looks for a credible match between the student’s established interests and the institution-specific opportunities supplied in the prompt, plus evidence of likely contribution.
Study this model →Retiring the Red Pen
Looks for a vivid personal story, honest reflection, a clear inner change, and a voice that reveals how the student thinks beyond grades or a resume.
Study this model →Learning After Class
Looks for a credible match between the student’s established interests and the institution-specific opportunities supplied in the prompt, plus evidence of likely contribution.
Study this model →Reading the Rain Gauge
Looks for a vivid personal story, honest reflection, a clear inner change, and a voice that reveals how the student thinks beyond grades or a resume.
Study this model →Tools and Users
Looks for a credible match between the student’s established interests and the institution-specific opportunities supplied in the prompt, plus evidence of likely contribution.
Study this model →The Quiet Captain
Looks for a vivid personal story, honest reflection, a clear inner change, and a voice that reveals how the student thinks beyond grades or a resume.
Study this model →Words at the Bottom of the Screen
Looks for a vivid personal story, honest reflection, a clear inner change, and a voice that reveals how the student thinks beyond grades or a resume.
Study this model →Beyond the Chess Clock
Looks for a vivid personal story, honest reflection, a clear inner change, and a voice that reveals how the student thinks beyond grades or a resume.
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