Guide to College Essays

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Learn about how to write excellent college essays and how they are used in the overall admissions process.

Shane Niesen will provide an in depth guide to college essays, starting with an overview of how colleges use essays in the admissions process and what they are looking for in a strong college essay. Then, he'll walk through the ideal timeline and process for writing your essays, and share some tips for brainstorming, composing, and polishing a great college essay.

After that, he'll open the floor for a Q&A session to answer any and all questions about the role of essays in admissions and the process of writing essays.

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    Show, don't tell. Be specific. Choose active voice, not passive voice. Avoid clichés. Write in a tone that aligns with your goals for the essay. For example, if you are a heavy STEM applicant hoping to use your Common App essay to humanize your application, you will be undermined by writing in a brusque, harsh tone.

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