How to Show Passion in a College Essay (Not Just Say It)
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How do you actually show passion in a college essay? Not by saying it. Tell the stories that make the passion unmistakable. If you truly love something, it will come across.
One of the easiest ways to accomplish that is to voice type. It’s far easier to convey the passion that way. Let Google Docs voice typing capture your words, then go edit them. AOs are looking for reasons to say yes.
Give them some.
Short answer: Tell the stories that make the passion unmistakable to the AO.
Longer answer: Passion and enthusiasm should be demonstrated through actions. If you truly love something, it will come across that way. One of the easiest ways to accomplish that is to voice type. It’s far easier to convey passion that way. Let Google’s voice typing capture your words, then go edit them.
Fun fact: AOs are looking for reasons to say yes. Give them some.
Reference: the Common App essay prompts.
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