College Essay Lab
The strongest applicants know how to choose the right essay prompt, avoid clichés, and add insight--- Ready to strengthen your apps & boost your chance at admissions with one self-paced course?
Why Write Essays & Who Reads Them?
FREE PREVIEWWelcome! (please review course agreements)
Digital Workbook (download here)
The Various Essay Topics (an overview)
Bonus Content: How to Create an Essay Timeline
How to Write an Essay in 12 Weeks (most recommended)
FREE PREVIEWHow to Write an Essay in 8 Weeks
FREE PREVIEWHow to Write an Essay in 6 Weeks
How to Write an Essay in 4 Weeks
FREE PREVIEWCapturing Your Authenticity
Writing Style & Voice Exercise
Identifying Your Values
Values Exercise
Conquering Self-Doubt
Imposterism Exercise
Bonus Content: Your Writing Environment
Types of Applications
Commonly Found Essay Prompts
FREE PREVIEWCommon Application Prompts
The Most Common Supplemental Essay Prompts
The Community-Minded Essay
The Identity/Culture Essay
The Personal Challenge Essay
The Academic Interest Essay
Unique Prompts & Short Responses
The "Why Our College" Essay
UC Personal Insight Questions
How to Use Mind Maps & T-Charts
FREE PREVIEWFeeling Alive Brainstorm
Random Facts Activity
Random Fact Brainstorm
Personal Experiences Activity
Writing About An Activity?
Experience-Based Brainstorm
Avoiding Clichés
Bonus Activity: The Paper Bag Activity
Narrative Structure Brainstorm
Outlining
Start with a Strong First Draft