While supplemental essays may seem like a minor component of the college application, they actually play a crucial role.

With a few weeks left of summer vacation, now is the time to start thinking about college applications and your essay.

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Applications can say a lot about a student, or they can say very little. Students need to tell their story in their application.

What would make your application stand out and really connect, given the pile of files into which your application will sit?