50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays

How to Transfer My Personality to Paper
“I learned to transfer my personality to paper. An admissions essay is a 
glance into the mindset of a student. I don’t think previously I had to do this 
before the college admissions process.”
—Lauren Sanders, Duke University
Reflecting on Changes
“With the completion of any major task, there’s always a sense of accom-
plishment. However, finishing my college essay was different because it just 
felt right. It really made me reflect on my life and how much it’s changed and 
how grateful I am for everything that has happened to me.”
—Lisa Kapp, University of Pennsylvania