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Authenticity matters: Telling your true story in college essays
When it comes to the highly competitive college admissions process, where GPAs and test scores often dominate the landscape, the humble college essay emerges as a beacon of individuality. But what makes an essay stand out among the sea of applications? The answer lies in one word: authenticity. In this exploration, we’ll uncover why telling…
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Your college essay can be the most important piece of your application
Personal essays are the only piece of your college application completely under your control. You can show who you are not only as a student but as a person. Your essays demonstrate your values and your character beyond impersonal pieces of paper listing your grades and test scores.
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Will I have to write one of those supplemental essays, too?
Supplemental essays are a perfect chance to highlight any parts of your character, identity or values that might be missing from the other pieces of your application.
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Can’t I just use an AI app or get a ghostwriter to write my personal essay?
Using AI to write your essays can sink your application in a number of ways. It can get your essay ignored, produce a lousy essay that hurts your application and even result in your complete rejection.
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How should I handle a prompt that asks about “community and diversity?”
If some issue relating to your identity has been influential in your life or presented a challenge to overcome, it can offer admissions officers additional insight into your character and values. One of your supplemental essays can be the perfect place to write about your experience.
College Essay Coaching with Brian J. O'Connor
What's Your Story?
