One (wheeled) Love: College Admission Essay Sample

"English, math, chemistry…" I was panicked over all the work I needed to finish, which had become increasingly difficult after doubling my hours at the barn. Overwhelmed, I just wanted to get home. Then, after I finally mastered [...]

From the moment I set foot on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. The welcoming environment and diverse community immediately captured my attention and I knew that this is where I [...]

At the perfect time for a girl fresh into high school to receive a cringe-inducing nickname destined to stick, I acquired the moniker “potato.” When I picked up a picture of myself as a five-year-old and nonchalantly commented [...]

Among the candid celebrity shots and photogenic pets, one aspect of Instagram has always intrigued me: the Popular page—a continuously changing mosaic of current top posts. After checking the page, I often wondered what made [...]

Choosing a university can be a daunting task, but when it came to Columbia University, the decision was effortless. Columbia University has a reputation for academic excellence, innovative research, and an unwavering commitment [...]

Helpless, the fuzzy, fat caterpillar floated in the creek near our house, wriggling bravely in a vain attempt to swim to shore. I took a stick, knelt down and extended it towards him. The caterpillar latched onto it eagerly, [...]