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592. MAKING YOUR COLLEGE ESSAYS COUNT
As short as college application essays have to be, they still contribute heavily to holistic admissions decisions. Don't waste a single word! Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Sheree Gravely to discuss how to make your college essays count.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
When should students start the college essay writing process?
How can students find great ideas to write about?
How are the common app essay topics different from supplemental essays?
Should parents participate in the writing process?
What topics should students avoid writing about?
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