Here, you can find a collection of college application essays written by your fellow South students. Beneath each essay, the author has written a reflection, explaining how they came up with their ideas, how many drafts they wrote, and more. We hope you are inspired by the stories of your peers.

College Essay: Coming Up Short
Natalie Boucher, Contributor
• May 28, 2024

Oliver Chase Norris: Common App Essay
Oliver Chase Norris
• May 14, 2024

Hilary Tran: Growing Through Art
Hilary Tran, Contributor
• May 5, 2024

Denisa Iljas: Pollen is to Bees as Education is to Humans
Denisa Iljas
• April 29, 2024

Melissa Truong: Life as a Circus
Melissa Truong
• April 29, 2024

Anya Geist: Merry Hanukkah!
Anya Geist, Editor-in-Chief
• April 14, 2024

Jason Murillo: It’s Not About the Guac
Jason Murillo, Editor-in-Chief
• April 7, 2024
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