| ◆ Harvard Successful Essays - Chad |
| His reaction to failure and embarrassment is defiant resistance rather than quiet submission. |
| ◆ Translating My Story Into Words |
| From this essay, we learn about her willingness to work hard and persevere in various endeavors, as well as her ability to plan ahead and guide a group toward a common goal—traits that will come in handy in college. |
| ◆ Connecticut College Successful Essays - Riley Anderson |
| Riley maintained a single narrative throughout the essay and spoke in detail about her passion, which is why this essay works. |
| ◆ Hamilton College Successful Essays - SAGE TZAMOURANIS |
| Hamilton has a long tradition of emphasizing writing and speaking as cornerstone values, and students come here to find their voice. We seek students who embody that aspiration and demonstrate that potential in their application essays. |