The college admissions essay can be one of those “coming of age” events that tests the writer’s (i.e. teenage applicant), as well as her/his parents’, patience and fortitude. The complexity of writing a statement that not only tells the experience of the writer, but also provides insights to the writer’s character, is not easy.
Watch our second video in our College Admissions series for insights about working with the stress and complexity of writing college essays, as well as the influence of English teachers:
