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Oh, the horror! You’re trying to write your college essay about perfectionism. But, here’s the thing: you are being perfectionistic about it… This. Very. Instant! Make no mistake. We’re not mocking you (Well, maybe just a little fun jab here and there.) We’re sympathizing because we know the pain. Trust us: we’ve been in the … Read more
Here’s the truth: There aren’t a lot of options for extracurriculars for English majors. We see great extracurricular opportunities for STEM fields left and right. But, the Liberal Arts get pushed to the side. Yeah, sure. There’s Speech & Debate. And, you’ve got Journalism or Yearbook. Though, they don’t have the level of rigor some … Read more
Well, would you look at that: an aspiring Columbia student looking to transfer! As you can probably already tell, writing a set of solid Columbia University transfer essays isn’t easy. For one, you’re applying to an Ivy League school, which means you’re competing against many other smart students. Additionally, standing out with solid essays is … Read more
We’ll be quite frank. Money is important! And, in the world of college admissions, being able to pay full tuition can make a difference. Some schools can see your ability to pay full tuition as a better financial investment. So, they would be smarter to invest in you as an asset to their school. Of … Read more
Believe it or not, college essays about a sneaker resale business are actually more common than you may think. In fact, it’s one of the most common business-related college essay topics. Below we’ve listed some of the most common business-major related college essay topics. Make no mistake: that doesn’t mean you’re not a unique candidate. … Read more
This article will cover each of the Coalition Application essay prompts and how to answer each one. The Coalition App serves as a great way for students to apply to more colleges when they’re already limited by the Common App. Additionally, the Coalition essay serves as a great way to stand out from other applicants … Read more
We get quite a lot of questions about how to write the Common App additional information section. Specifically, students often ask “What am I supposed to say?!” The Additional Info Section is a space to clarify any details that may significantly impact how readers view your application, but couldn’t otherwise be added to the original … Read more
Oh, hello there: you’re looking to write a winning college essay about cheerleading that doesn’t sound cliche, right? Like many athletes, cheerleaders struggle with writing essays that don’t sound like a carbon copy of what others wrote. And hey, that’s fair. It’s not easy to write unique college essays that stand out from the rest! … Read more
If you’re thinking about writing your college essay about having an eating disorder, you probably asked yourself if that’s too cringy. Here’s the short answer… Yes, you can write your college essay about having an eating disorder. In fact, we’ve had multiple students write about both binge eating and anorexia successfully. These students were accepted … Read more
Look, we’re going to be quite honest here: out of all our clients, many wanted to write their college essay about trading and stocks. It’s not like there’s anything wrong with it. And, it’s not as if there’s a plethora of “finance bros” just walking into PenningPapers HQ giving firms handshakes and all. If anything, … Read more