What are Admissions Officers Looking for in College Essays?

Posted on September 29, 2017June 8, 2018 By Yuri Punj

Posted in Study Abroad

One of the most difficult aspects for international students in the US admissions process is writing a great essay.  Wouldn’t it be great to see what a great essay is and what admissions officers thought of it.  There is a great free online resourcce from Johns Hopkins University’s Essays that Worked,  which not only shows successful essays, but also includes feedback from the admissions officers explaining why it was so successful from the Class of 2021.

Of course, we have some wonderful counselors here at Stoodnt to help you as well…

Author: Yuri Punj

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