Hello everybody! I've been working on my college application essays and I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to share their own successful application essays to help me get a sense of what colleges are looking for. Would love to hear your experiences and any advice you guys have. Thanks!
Hello! CollegeVine has put together 21 examples of strong personal statements, along with breakdowns of what they did well and any points that could have been even stronger: https://blog.collegevine.com/common-app-essay-examples.
Keep in mind that CollegeVine also offers both free peer essay reviews and paid reviews by expert college admissions advisors, if you want to get personalized advice on your particular essay. Happy writing!
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