Summary: <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Screen-Shot-2018-05-21-at-11.37.01-AM.png"></a>Essays are an important component of college applications, but most people– students, parent, and even educators– have little idea what a winning essay looks like or how to write one.<br> Listen as we help you get started and share advice from some colleges.<br> Also, check out these resources that we highlighted on the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.collegeprepresults.com/2018-college-planning-courses/">Megan’s online course all about how to write an admissions essay</a><br> * <a href="https://www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/essays-that-worked/">Examples of essays that worked </a><br> * <a href="http://admissions.tufts.edu/blogs/inside-admissions/post/the-only-four-college-essay-writing-tips-youll-ever-need/">Tips from an admissions office</a><br> <br>
