Harvard and Yale — the responses weren’t what he was hoping for - The student said he has a 4.0 GPA and a high ACT score ...

Jaylan Hill, an 8th grader at Onondaga Hill Middle School in the Westhill Central School District, won the essay contest.

Since the Common App essay is sent to different schools, it is vital to tell an authentic, polished story that is both compelling and true to yourself. This is the way you need to separate yourself ...