College Essay Tip #3: Keep a Master Chart Tip 3. Keep a master chart of all essays required by each college, including short responses and optional essays. College Application Essay Tip #3: Keep a Master ChartSeptember 6, 2011 in Weekly College Application Tips tagged admissions essays / all college essays / application essays / college applicaition essays / college applications / Common Application / high school seniors / personal statements / seniors. / universal application by Rebecca