<p>Possibly helpful. This appears in yesterday’s US News blog …</p>
<p>[10</a> Tips for Writing the College Application Essay - Professors’ Guide (usnews.com)](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/15/10-tips-for-writing-the-college-application-essay.html]10”>http://www.usnews.com/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/15/10-tips-for-writing-the-college-application-essay.html)</p>