When applying to college, this character trait may mean more than grades

As college application season arrives, the biggest struggle for many students is deciding what to write about for their personal essay. Channeling one’s inner self into a package that shines in print is not easy for anyone, but it is particularly challenging for teenagers who have not previously written about themselves in such a vulnerable way.

By Jennifer Winward

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2018/09/10/when-applying-to-college-this-character-trait-may-mean-more-than-grades/?utm_term=.3392ef38f9c4