3.2 More Tips & Essay Examples
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The four qualities of a great essay (and how to test for them), plus more essay examples and tips.
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The Great College Essay Test
Does your essay have the four qualities of a great personal statement? Watch this video to find out:
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Download the PDF for this exercise and use it to score your own essay. 📄
More essay examples and tips
Want to read more sample essays or dig deeper into what makes an essay work? Here are a few of our most popular resources:
- Personal Statement Examples — a curated library of real personal statements that worked.
- College Essay Examples — more sample essays across a range of topics and structures.
- College Essay Insight — behind-the-scenes analysis of what makes a great essay tick.