Don’t Chase Perfection
What Makes a “Good Enough” College Essay
By Mel Horadam
The Personal Statement is Scary
When I talk to parents, anxieties often lead our conversations. They worry about finances, if their kid is going to fit in, and the viability of various majors in this precarious job market. Students worry about these things, too. However, when weighing the biggest stressors on their plate, students most often bring up essays and all the mythology surrounding them. …