For many young adults, choosing a college is the first major decision of their lives.

The application essay is your best opportunity to show, in your own words, why the school of your choice should admit you.

myEssay.com is here to help. Take a look around the site. It's packed with free features that will help you negotiate the application process.

• eBooks
  myEssay.com's eBook contains all you need in one place. Whether you want to learn more about the essay or the application process, we have the eBook for you.
• Dos and Don'ts
  Critical things to bear in mind when embarking on the essay-writing process.
• Top 10 Mistakes
  The most common mistakes made.
• The myEssay.com Brainstormer
  Interested in coming up with the perfect topic for your essay? Our questionnaire will get you started.
• Understanding the Question
  Ever wonder why the school is asking the question it is? Want to know the best way to approach it? Let us help you understand the essay question.
• The myEssay.com Strategizer
  The Strategizer takes into account your grades, scores, and other personal factors to recommend an application strategy for you.
• Sample Essays
  A selection of real admissions essays, with brief comments from myEssay.com.
• FAQ
  Answers to some of the most common questions about the application process and admissions essays.