What I Wrote About in My College Essay

by Adiba Hussain, Barnard College, '23

With Barnard really emphasizing its holistic approach, the personal statement portion of your application is probably one of the most important aspects. I remember in high school, I was panicked by the idea of writing my entire life story in 650 words. Somehow the...

“So, what has been your favorite college experience thus far?”

by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17

I was crushing the interview, articulating my answers better than I had expected. I talked all about my hometown, my majors, my summer jobs and internships, my involvements in classes, and my future career aspirations. But then one seemingly simple question completely...