College Essay News and Tips: CEA’s Link Roundup

College essay news has been coming fast and furious but we only select the best, most interesting stories for you, dear readers. Sit back, relax, and bask in the glow of our hand-picked college essay news items.

• Remember that New Republic piece on the Ivy League? Of course you do. Here’s another response.
• There is no better feeling than being proven right:  school does, in fact, start too early.
• The New York Times lists the most economically diverse top colleges.
• Remember when back to school shopping meant binders and colored pens? Lifehacker doesn’t remember that either. Apps are where it’s at.
• We could NOT WAIT to share this:  A previously unpublished chapter of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
• A brave young woman wrote about her rape and sexual abuse by her stepfather in her college essay, resulting in an 18-year sentence for the perpetrator. Quite a story.
• Inspiration for writing your college essay can come from anywhere. Including Broadway.
• True or False? International students head to smaller U.S. cities for college more than larger ones.
• Gawker ranks safety schools. 
• In the wise words of RuPaul “your fear of looking stupid is making you look stupid.” Need help on your essay? Ask us for advice!

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