How to Write a College Essay That Stands Out
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How do you actually stand out with college essays? Not the way most people try to. You’re helping the admissions team make an informed decision. Share only things that help them want to say yes.
Imagine yourself on the other side of the desk. You are the AO. What would you want to read to break up the monotony of well-written, but say nothing? 650 word essays you’ve read all morning. One way to stand out, write essays that are clear and concise.
Less is often greater than more.
Short answer: Realize that you’re helping the admissions team make an informed decision. Do only that which helps them want to say yes.
Longer answer: Imagine yourself on the other side of the desk. You’re the AO. What would you want to read to break up the monotony of well-written-but-say-nothing 650-word essays you’ve read all morning?
One way to stand out: write essays that are clear and concise. Max word count is so 2020.
Fun fact: Less is often greater than more.
Reference: the Common App essay prompts.
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