Students Write Their College Essays

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This week marks the application deadline for a lot of colleges. Applying to college is no cake walk. Students have to take tests, get recommendations, and perhaps most daunting, write personal essays. In a few minutes, we’re going to hear about some of the best and worst essays sent to one Colorado school. First, Colorado Public Radio’s Zachary Barr introduces us to some people on the front lines: students, of course, and a professional.