College application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and let your unique voice shine. “They’re such an amazing and crucial opportunity to really shape how admissions officers ...

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“The secret to writing a great college admissions essay” by Liza Libes (Ideas, April 27) should be required reading for every high school senior aspiring to college. As an English teacher for more ...