title = "Essays and Personal Statement Guidelines"

content = """
The personal essay offers applicants an opportunity to present their authentic
voice, experiences, and perspectives beyond quantitative metrics. Crystal Peak's
holistic review process places significant weight on writing quality, authenticity,
and the insight essays provide into applicant character and potential.

**Common Application Essay:** Applicants submit one primary personal statement
(250-650 words) from the Common Application prompts. This essay travels to all
Common App institutions and should therefore avoid referencing specific universities.
The strongest essays demonstrate self-reflection, narrative skill, and genuine
personal growth rather than polished achievement lists.

**Crystal Peak Supplement Essay:** All applicants must respond to the university-specific
prompt: "How do your interests and goals align with Crystal Peak University's
mission to develop engaged citizens through experiential learning?" (250 words
maximum). Successful responses demonstrate specific knowledge of Crystal Peak
programs and connect personal aspirations to institutional opportunities.

**Essay Evaluation Criteria:** Readers assess essays for authenticity, writing
clarity, intellectual curiosity, and evidence of personal growth. Essays that
read as overly edited by adults or focused solely on achievement metrics tend
to underperform in the review process.

**Optional Additional Information:** The application includes an optional section
for students to explain circumstances affecting academic performance, discuss
significant extracurricular time commitments, or provide context for any aspect
of the application. This section should not be used for additional essays or
achievement lists.

**Formatting and Technical Requirements:** Essays must be submitted through the
application platform. Special formatting is not supported. Applicants should
proofread carefully, as spelling and grammatical errors detract from the overall
application impression.

**Plagiarism Policy:** All essays are subject to verification screening. Essays
containing plagiarized content, excessive adult editing, or fabricated experiences
result in immediate application withdrawal.
"""  # noqa: E501

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