The 7 Worst Types Of College Admission Essays (Slideshow)

For every tortured college applicant, there's a tortured admissions professional sifting through an entire forest of paper looking for an essay that doesn't scream with gimmick.
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College applications are a horrible agony no one should suffer once -- let alone eight to 10 times, as many of today's high school students do. But for every tortured student, there's a tortured admissions professional, sifting through an entire forest of paper, looking for an essay that doesn't scream with gimmick. If you're struggling to write a decent application essay, research writing tips before you get started.

Otherwise, just avoid these terrible examples.

The Cringe-Inducing Metaphor Essay

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