Failure is not a common adjective that I use throughout my life, but as a child I was faced with the reality of failure on a basic level. Growing up, I was given encouragement that I could do anything as long as I gave it my best effort. I did not know the magnitude of these words until I began to learn how to ride a bike. I often stared out of the window feeling a sort of emptiness as...

When I first toured the GW campus, it instantly stood out to me because it met my most important criteria for a university; its campus is urban and culturally diverse, and is located within a bustling city community that offers many opportunities for student involvement. The historic monuments as well as the theaters and museums unique to DC are an ideal place to learn more outside of the classroom and enhance my knowledge of the humanities. As I learned of...

I was impressed by American University as I wound my way through the beautiful campus with my AU Ambassador. I plan to pursue degrees in both Public Health and foreign language. The Science Department at AU offers expert faculty, as well as a smaller faculty: student ratio, with an opportunity to really get to know the faculty as well as other students. I choose to apply to American University because of the many possible majors offered and the cultural opportunities...

Embarking on my freshman year at AU, I will enjoy the excitement of being with my fellow Public Health majors, immersing myself in community work, and learning the AU community as well as getting to know my advisors and professors. Exploring the surroundings of AU, I will take advantage of the many cultural opportunities available to enhance my learning outside of the classroom. The international studies at AU will no doubt influence me as I become invested in extracurricular activities...

For the first and second essays which asked to know my reasons for applying to those particular schools, I tried to incorporate details from my visits there and make it clear that I understood their values as a school. For my third essay which asked about who I hoped to be by the time I graduated from that school, I discussed the opportunities I would have that were unique to that school.

I was able to earn several credits the summer before beginning college. I would recommend taking...

Get in contact with admissions officers, either by email or...

I had several meetings with my high school college counselor, and she was able to help me...

I would have written my essays further in advance, so that I could...

Studious, driven,...