Writing is hard, but don’t overlook the difficulty — and the importance — of editing your own work before letting others see it. Here’s how.

Use our guide to learn how to write a college essay, including how to choose an idea and polish your writing.

College admissions experts offer tips on choosing a topic as well as writing and editing the essay.

A professional peer editor should be familiar with the topic of your essay, while their extensive experience should make them qualified to edit your writing. Peer editing isn’t only about criticizing, ...