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Marj Southworth

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How to Choose an Essay Topic

Posted by Marj Southworth on Sat, Aug 02, 2014 @ 10:10 AM

The Common Application launched yesterday, allowing hundreds of thousands of students to create their accounts and begin applying to colleges around the country. The essay portion of the Common App requires the most planning, the deepest thought, and the hardest work. But before you start drafting your essays, it can be helpful to take a step back and reflect on who you are, what you care about, and the message you want to send to the admission officers who will read your essay.

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