Day: September 7, 2026

What Is an Identity Essay for College Applications

By Dan GodlinSeptember 7, 2026

An identity essay is a personal essay that explains one part of who you are. It might focus on your culture, your family, or a personal experience. Colleges use this essay to see the real person behind the grades and test scores.

Dan Godlin is the Founder & CEO of CollegeCommit, a NYC-based boutique college admissions consulting firm serving high-achieving students worldwide. Over the past 14 years, he has guided 600+ students to top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC. Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors from NYU, where he studied psychology with a focus on emotional intelligence and human behavior, and now leads a team of senior strategists and mentors who provide highly personalized, data-driven admissions guidance.

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