YesLetter: Essays
Accepted Essays
YesLetter.com has assembled a comprehensive database
of those essays that have been accepted at the nation's most
prestigious schools. Our essays are organized by topic, so you
can skip directly to the essays you feel will be most relevant
to your individual needs.
Essay Articles
These articles help you with each stage of the
essay process, from conception to design to execution. Together,
they're your ticket to a flawless work of art.
| SAT I
Writing: The Hidden Essay |
| This article explains why every applicant’s
new worst enemy might just be your new best friend. You
can't get around this essay, so you might as well embrace
it. We show you how it can and will help your cause. |
| The
Recycled Essay How-To |
| Very few students make it through application
season without using an essay or two in more than one place.
With more and more generic essay questions hitting the scene
each year, sometimes you can't help but copy and paste from
another source. However, this can be disastrous if you're
not doing it wisely. Follow our simple rules to make sure
that your recycling efforts work in your favor. |
| Quick
Tips for a Stellar Essay |
| These tips are a fantastic foundation that
every student should keep in mind when beginning the writing
process. Here, you'll learn what's worth including, what
to stay away from and when it's worth it to speak your mind. |
| Go
with Unique—It’s so You! |
| Your opening sentence is the bait that dangles
six inches away from an Admission Committee's face. Here's
how to make sure they can't see your hook until you've got
them in the net. |
| Poetic
Justice: Being Too Risky |
| Not every attempt at originality will pay
off. Here, a student recalls his unsuccessful attempt at
creativity and teaches a valuable lesson about both essays
and applications as a whole. |
