Public examples, original sources
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This directory points students and counselors to publicly posted application essay examples. We provide brief descriptions, topic labels, and direct links to the original admissions sources.
How the directory works
The index is built from official admissions pages and other public sources. Each record is reviewed for source, URL, broad topic, and rights posture. If a source is all-rights-reserved or unclear, the entry stays link-only.
What we do not do
We do not republish copyrighted essays, sell copied essay text, or present source material as our own. Corrections and takedown requests can be sent to jay@counselorjay.com.