The College Admissions Essay

Why do some colleges require that you complete an admissions essay? It's a common question. What do you think an admissions representative is able to determine about you from your admissions essay or personal statement? Please share your thoughts?

Paying for College

Well, it's clear! Everyone in the program wants to go to college. Some students know exactly what they want to study and others are still trying to figure it out. But there is one thing that you all have in common. That is figuring out how you are going to pay for it (you and your parents of course). Let's take a few minutes to think about it. Please answer the following questions.
1. What are some ways in which students and parents pay for a college education?
2. Do you think you are able to handle attending college full time and working part time?
3. Do you think you will receive a full scholarship? Academic or otherwise?

And finally,
4. What is your greatest fear regarding the financial responsiblity to attend college?