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70. Taboo Essay Topics
Admissions essays, more than any other piece of the college application process, allow applicants to communicate distinctive and personal aspects of their lives. But can essays be too personal? Absolutely! Amy and Mike invited college admissions expert Sally Rubenstone to share both warnings and guidance about taboo essay topics.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Are there REALLY essay topics that are "taboo"?
What does the "Jerry Springerization" of college essays refer to?
What do admissions personnel look for when they review an applicant's essay?
Is writing about a…
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