College Essays TOPICS that SUCK!! (DON'T BE THIS APPLICANT)

HURL, BLOW CHUNKS, VOMIT...hopefully you're not reading this while eating lunch!

After sharing what has worked, I thought it best to share WHAT NOT TO DO. These essays totally, pardon my French, SUCK! 

HOWEVER, I have good news as well. In today's video I share 3 definite NO's you should avoid.

AND stay to the end for - 2 BONUS questions you need to be asking yourself to make sure you are not writing one of these awful essays.

College Essay Topics THAT SUCK (PLUS YOUR BONUS TRICK...to not suck!!!) // Generally, college essay topics are broad and offer students room to go where they want; however, there are some college essay topics to write about and some to avoid like the plague. WYA shares 3 types of college entrance/application essays that WILL NOT help you get into the school of your dreams. College essay brainstorming can help you save time and energy casting aside the pesky college essay clichés and focusing on a winning college essay format to maximize the college essay prompts you choose. As a college essay tutor with Write Your Acceptance, I know how to help students vet the college essay ideas that don’t flatter their candidacy. This video will show you how to really think about the college essay common app so you answer honestly and still max out on creativity and critical thinking. These college essay editing tips will improve your college essay outline so you start on the right foot or even help you with your coalition app essay. Like the common application essay examples, the coalition application essay has a method and knowing the secret to college essays that worked could be the difference between acceptance or not. Remember, your college narrative essay is your direct line of communication to the admissions office. Tell your story better by knowing the pitfalls and picking smart college application essay prompts!

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I'm Sharing AWESOME Personal Statement Samples!!

Students often ask me for samples…part nosy, part genuine curious to see what others have done, reviewing samples can be super helpful but don’t let it cramp your style. Make sure you know what you are looking for in samples. It’s not content, it’s identifying the rhetorical moves the student makes - BASICALLY, how they write what they write is MOST helpful.

Today’s video I share a couple of samples that helped get students into Brown, Juilliard and the University of Miami. Stop by and get inspired!

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AWESOME Personal Statement Samples (COLLEGE ESSAYS THAT WORKED AND WHY) // Personal statement samples can be super inspiring. Students often ask me – do you have any samples? I understand personal statement sample essays can show you an ideal college essay format or a creative answer to tricky college essay prompts but they won’t write your essay. Make sure you read the personal statement essay examples and then set them aside to let your own creativity shine with your personal college essay common app. As a college essay tutor, I work with student not only on college essay editing but also on sourcing the right college essay topics for their story and help devise the most effective college essay outline. College essays that worked in the past are great as source information. Gathering this type of intel on either undergraduate personal statement examples or even personal statement for graduate school sample essays can offer a road map but remember it shouldn’t be stifling your own path. Write Your Acceptance expertly guides students on how to review and assess college essay examples of a personal statement and even personal statement for scholarship application examples to make sure you set yourself up for success. This video will show you why some essays work and how to implement the creative and critical thinking balance a successful college essay has.

SAVE TIME AND RECYCLE YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY!

With 4th of July in our rear view mirror, college applications are LOOMING ever so strong. Before we know it, summer will be gone and Senior year will be upon us. (meaning, HW, projects, schedules, extra curricular activities…. on and on and on).

Make sure you spend some time NOW on your main college essay.

In today’s video, I share the tips on how to SAVE TIME AND RECYCLE your college essay for both Coalition and Common App Platforms.

BONUS - I share how you should address the prompts so you write one essay for BOTH.

Happy Writing!!

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College Essay Prompts (RECYCLE THE COALITION AND COMMON APP ESSAY!!)// Common App essay topics and the Coalition App essay can coexist. If you think critically on how to deliver your message, you can use the same exact essay for the common app essay prompts and practically any other college app essay prompts that you need to write. Remember whether it’s in Coalition or a specific university application like Georgetown or the common app essay, this feedback is only for the main essay. You shouldn’t recycle information for any one school, meaning you should send all different essay to each school; however, with some key college essay editing you’ll write your best common app essays while saving time and recycling the college application essay prompts. College essay prompts are meant to ask you broad identity or life experience type questions but all college essay prompts are not created equal; therefore, it is vital to dedicate a good amount of time to productive college essay brainstorming which is why reviewing Write Your Acceptance samples where students chose some of the best college essay topics is key. Common app essay examples that this college essay tutor breaks down for you can help you understand what needs to go where for maximum engagement. The personal statement for college can go in many different creative directions; however, there are some college essay ideas you should avoid because they fall into the college essay cliches and bucket you with thousands of other applicants. Since the college app essay prompts are general on purpose, you want a college essay format that sticks the landing and so college essay topics should be evaluated for your potential to be unique. The common app essay word limit gives you about 650 words to stand out so your college essay common app is 2 pages of you talking directly to the admissions team. Before writing your admissions essay, learn expert tips for how to master the art of telling your story.

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IMPRESS With These Critical Thinking Hacks!

Do you know the #1 element MOST college essays miss?!? Critical thinking elements to set you apart!

In today's video I share easy, actionable techniques you can use to deepen your critical capacity in 5 minutes!!

DON'T forget to include this element as it could be the difference maker.

Even if you haven't begun writing, these tips will improve your mindset so that you start at your strongest point.

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COLLEGE ESSAY EDITING (IMPRESS WITH THESE CRITICAL THINKING HACKS!!!) // Too many students think college essay editing is moving around a few commas. However, the best college essay editing service considers not only grammar and style but also messaging and critical thinking. College application essay editing should assess whether the college application essay prompts have been answered in a linear and symbolic manner, meaning that sometimes the best admission essay editing service will expertly guide students on strategic college essay brainstorming for key moments to show a capacity to think critically. The college essay common app asks students to showcase their story while nudging them to show how they think about relationships, ultimately, how they consider situations and their part in those moments. The college essay format should make room for both narratives that tell a story and reflections that analyze those stories. Therefore, college essay prompts are just the beginning when working with a college essay tutor since an expert college essay editing service will push students to make connections they didn’t initially see in the college essay. A premiere admission essay editing service like Write Your Acceptance, takes all elements into account. From the college essay outline and college essay topics to the margin notes students wanted to add but didn’t know how to. With over 10 years of experience working with students, our application essay editing service ensures that students streamline and deepen their message. If you are asking yourself, how do it edit my college essay, don’t wait to contact Write Your Acceptance. Before writing your college essay, learn expert college app tips for how to start your college application essay and wrap up the acceptance faster.

Coalition App Essay (WHAT TO STAY AWAY FROM!!!)

Already this season I have chatted with students on 2 of the 3 D’s - how to write on death and divorce. Usually Death, Divorce and Drugs are a no-no. Check out this video for other topics to stay away from (or to write about in a particular way to make it work) AND how to best tackle a few of the trickier Coalition Application essay prompts.

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Coalition App Essay (WHAT TO STAY AWAY FROM!!) // The Coalition essay prompts are out which means students, it’s time to get to writing. Remember, college essay prompts are a guide but you dictate your college essay format, what you say and how you say it will determine how memorable you are. So, it’s not just about answering the question; a successful college narrative essay requires strategy and planning. Effective college essay brainstorming will help you avoid any cliches. This video will show you what to avoid so you don’t fall prey to the pesky college essay cliches that can take you out of the running altogether. My videos show you how to write your college essay examples of a personal statement with wit and depth, markers that make you stand out.

With over 10 years of experience, this college essay tutor knows how to get the admission officer to remember you and help you write your acceptance. The place to do this is mic in hand with your coalition application essay.

Remember, your personal statement for college is your direct line of communication to the admissions office. I share personal statement samples to inspire you to write your best college essay common app or coalition application essay.

For personal statement samples and expert tips on college essay editing ------

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FEATURED in Your College Bound Kid Podcast!

So happy to be featured on #yourcollegeboundkid podcast chatting on all things college app essays. Mark and I had so much to say that he divided the interview into 3 parts!!

Come for the chat but stay for all of the college coaching gems Mark and Anika share...answering your 171 questions on the college admissions process.

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Let a college admission expert (Mark) and a mom who's been through the process (Anika) guide you through the college admission process. Learn key strategies and hear true stories on topics ranging from building the right college list, getting admitted to the colleges on your list; how to pay for college, and even choosing the right career. Each week, in order, we will discuss a hot college admissions article; we will shares insights from the college admission book, "!71 Answers", we will dedicate a segment to questions from our audience and Mark will interview a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions. We will also share the best free resources every week to help you with college admission and college life. The "Your College-Bound Kid" podcast combines in depth knowledge and insights about college admissions and college life with a lighthearted, and at times, entertaining style that makes Mark and Anika easy to listen to. A new episode goes live every single Thursday morning.

How To Write About Identity - Common App Essay Prompts

Yesterday, I presented at Felix Varela High School, and I'm still pumped. It was so much fun chatting with such thoughtful students on strategy, topics, and messaging. By far the most popular question was  - where to start when writing something so personal?

In today's video I share how you write a successful identity essay.

AND - how you open up the topic so it's not just about you personally.

BUT - about your social and cultural roles.

AND BONUS - I offer other ways to draft an identity essay that go beyond the expected. 

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College Essay Cliches to AVOID (or Else!!!)

Not sure about you, but I am having some serious long weekend blues, wishing the alarm clock could have waited just another day AT LEAST!   

Instead I hope this video and my MOMO tribute will lighten your mood.

Do you remember MOMO - the creepy ghost sent from the Youtube Matrix to get all our children? SNL has bok bok...

Anyways when I get a little cabin fever recording this is what happens...a MOMO impersonation. Hope you enjoy!!! 

SO - for my Juniors soon to be Seniors - WHY WE ARE HERE - today's video will share the pitfalls you want to AVOID when writing the oh so important college essay. Arming yourself with what not to do will ensure you start on the right path.

Happy Writing!!!

Tricks for How to Rock the Open Topic (ON BOTH THE COMMON APP AND COALITION)

Soooo, summer is ALMOST here which means you can pretend like applications are not around the corner or you can get started!!! HINT - you should get started...

Today's video I share tips and tricks for how to tackle the open topic which is on BOTH THE COMMON APP AND COALITION. 

Happy writing!!!

COLLEGE ESSAY WRITER'S BLOCK (THE ANTIDOTE)

Do you hear the clock ticking as you stare at your computer screen? Fighting writer's block for your college essay is daunting. All your friends say they’re done if not almost done with the best coalition app essay ever and you have nothing to say on your very important personal statement for college!!

I get it. Writing is hard and writer’s block is real.

However, this college essay tutor shares key, strategic tips on how to shake off writer’s block and nudge your writing muse. Check out today’s video for 3 tips on how to write productive content right away!!!!

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Writing About Death and Loss in Your College Essay

This weekend I conducted a small group workshop and one of the students was a bit reserved, shy...totally paying attention but not vocal like the other students. And, if you know me in an essay workshop whether online or in person, I need to know you're with me. So I took her outside while the others were on an identity scavenger hunt and we chatted about where she was in the process.

Issue was - she wanted to write about something super delicate, extremely personal and she wasn't sure it was the right call since she couldn't even share it in our small group.

Today's video I address how to write about the death of a loved one or another delicate topic and make it work for college admissions. Hope this helps! Happy writing!

WRITING ABOUT DEATH IN COLLEGE ESSAY (AND MAKE IT WORK) // Have you heard to stay away from the 3 D’s when writing your college essay? Avoid the college essay cliches and don't write about Death, Divorce, Drugs. Writing your college essay about death of a father or your college essay about losing a loved one more broadly can be incredibly honest and powerful but your college essay format and outline should be one of strategy detailing growth. Therefore, for every rule, there’s an exception. Stand out with an emotional, unique personal statement and still honor your story and journey. If you have life experience that touches on death and grief, you can make it work for you and remain authentic and craft a college essay for your Common App that stands out. This video will show you how to showcase your strengths so that your college application essay is unique. With over 10 years of experience, this college essay tutor knows that it's all about how you edit your essay. These college essay tips will improve your personal statement which can be the difference between accepted or not. Remember, your personal statement for college is your direct line of communication to the admissions office.

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COLLEGE ESSAY IDEAS (COLLEGE ESSAY PROMPTS THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU)

COLLEGE ESSAY IDEAS (COLLEGE ESSAY PROMPTS THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU) // Are you applying to college with nothing to write your college essay on? This video will show you how to get the writing flowing, assess the strategic dimensions of identity to be unique and memorable to the admission officers. These college essay writing tips will improve your personal statement which can be the difference between accepted or not. Remember, your personal statement for college is your direct line of communication to the admissions office.

Before writing your admissions essay, learn expert tips for how to master the art of telling your story.

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Common App Essay Tips (STEAL THE SECRET)

Last couple of weeks I have been hosting meet and greets with students about to start their college essays. Part nervous, part excited, part fried from Junior year they want to see success stories, samples that worked all while starting to think about their own original contribution. Today’s video I share just that!!

Happy Writing!

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COMMON APP ESSAY TIPS (STEAL THE SECRET) // Juniors, the Common App Essay prompts are out and it’s your turn to stand out and be remembered on your college application, but how? This video will share key, strategic components of successful college application essays. These college essay tips and college essay examples will improve your personal statement, showcasing your best self and ensuring that you’re memorable to the college admissions officer. The college essay could be the difference between accepted or not. Your personal statement for college is your direct line of communication to the admissions office. Don't fall into college essay cliches that don't advance your candidacy. Do you know if you want to write a college narrative essay or a simply a college essay about yourself...an essay that makes you unique...make sure to ask questions because this college essay tutor has the chops to make you succeed! Before writing your admissions essay, learn expert tips for how to master the art of telling your story. DOWNLOAD YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY TEMPLATE HERE - https://writeyouracceptance.lpages.co...

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Writing a Winning Personal Statement

Whether drafting a personal statement for college, medical school or law school, most students miss the mark. Here's why!!!

In today's video I share the two necessary factors needed for a successful personal statement. Sitting in front of the computer screen ready to write the most important essay of your life can feel like the loneliest, most daunting place. However, with some strategy, knowing what needs to be said where can be the jump start you need. Check out this video for expert tips on how to bring in anecdote and analysis...the secret sauce for a winning personal statement!

Visiting College Campuses (TIPS FOR AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE)

Visiting College Campuses (TIPS FOR AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE) // Every Spring semester on campus I see a ton of high school students with their parents touring our campus. Walking by I hear the same pitch – and here is the library with hundreds of references and resources, this is 1 of 2 Starbucks on campus and here we have a robotics lab – okay, our campus rocks. However, the tricky part is that no matter the day the speech will be the same; however, the students and families visiting shouldn’t have the same experience. This video will show you key tips to ensure you make your college tour an unforgettable and real experience, showing you and your parents whether THIS IS THE SCHOOL FOR YOU. And, bonus, I share with you a couple habits to keep in mind to then make sure you use the information you receive to elevate the college application essay and why this college supplement.

Remember, your personal statement for college, your campus tour and the overall journey is yours to make it your own. Get invested and make this an incredible experience. And don’t forget to find where the best burgers and doughnuts are!!!

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