For example, Stanford University in California ... essay that's 200-300 words in addition to a 250- to 650-word personal essay. "Sometimes a shorter essay response is not as polished an essay ...

Many applications will include a personal essay, in which you describe "where you're coming ... to do graduate work and describe any particularly formative experiences (for example, an undergraduate ...

We don’t expect to be on the edge of our seats as we read essays. We just want you to be yourself in your content and style so we can learn more about you and see a sample of your writing skills. That ...

I adored the way authors were able to evoke emotion and take me on a journey through words on a page. I wanted that gift. I dreamed that I could write something that allows anyone who reads it to get ...

In contrast, informal essays are intended to convey personal perspectives and are ... back them up with evidence and incorporate relevant examples from authoritative sources.

This call for pitches concept note was originally published by GenderIT.org.