COLLEGE ESSAYS ARE NOT ENGLISH CLASS COMPOSITIONS

It is at this time of year as students who are applying to college are looking at the college essays for the first time. Some are in shock with how broad the questions are and have no idea about what to write about.

College Counselors and English Teachers will spend some time with the students and help you remember how to form a 3-point essay.  Your family and friends may be happy with what you write and cheer you on, but the one thing they all forget is who this essay is for.

College Admissions Officers are looking at your essay to get to know about you.  It is the only thing that is not scored. It is the only human part of your application.  The essay that you write for your college application is not the same as you would write for your high school english teacher.  It is different.  This is where students and families get stuck.

Admissions officers read thousands of essays each and every year. Their job is to create the next incoming class of freshman.  They are trying to create a common thread among a lot of diversity.
It is not necessarily always about grades, or scores, it is a combination of who you are that gets you a yes, no, or maybe that becomes waitlisted.

If you are struggling with your college applications, check out some of the videos we are posting on our site to help students get a sense of what college admissions officers are looking for.  Why some get in and others don't.


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