I'm Sharing AWESOME Personal Statement Samples!!

Students often ask me for samples…part nosy, part genuine curious to see what others have done, reviewing samples can be super helpful but don’t let it cramp your style. Make sure you know what you are looking for in samples. It’s not content, it’s identifying the rhetorical moves the student makes - BASICALLY, how they write what they write is MOST helpful.

Today’s video I share a couple of samples that helped get students into Brown, Juilliard and the University of Miami. Stop by and get inspired!

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AWESOME Personal Statement Samples (COLLEGE ESSAYS THAT WORKED AND WHY) // Personal statement samples can be super inspiring. Students often ask me – do you have any samples? I understand personal statement sample essays can show you an ideal college essay format or a creative answer to tricky college essay prompts but they won’t write your essay. Make sure you read the personal statement essay examples and then set them aside to let your own creativity shine with your personal college essay common app. As a college essay tutor, I work with student not only on college essay editing but also on sourcing the right college essay topics for their story and help devise the most effective college essay outline. College essays that worked in the past are great as source information. Gathering this type of intel on either undergraduate personal statement examples or even personal statement for graduate school sample essays can offer a road map but remember it shouldn’t be stifling your own path. Write Your Acceptance expertly guides students on how to review and assess college essay examples of a personal statement and even personal statement for scholarship application examples to make sure you set yourself up for success. This video will show you why some essays work and how to implement the creative and critical thinking balance a successful college essay has.

How To Write About Identity - Common App Essay Prompts

Yesterday, I presented at Felix Varela High School, and I'm still pumped. It was so much fun chatting with such thoughtful students on strategy, topics, and messaging. By far the most popular question was  - where to start when writing something so personal?

In today's video I share how you write a successful identity essay.

AND - how you open up the topic so it's not just about you personally.

BUT - about your social and cultural roles.

AND BONUS - I offer other ways to draft an identity essay that go beyond the expected. 

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College Essay Cliches to AVOID (or Else!!!)

Not sure about you, but I am having some serious long weekend blues, wishing the alarm clock could have waited just another day AT LEAST!   

Instead I hope this video and my MOMO tribute will lighten your mood.

Do you remember MOMO - the creepy ghost sent from the Youtube Matrix to get all our children? SNL has bok bok...

Anyways when I get a little cabin fever recording this is what happens...a MOMO impersonation. Hope you enjoy!!! 

SO - for my Juniors soon to be Seniors - WHY WE ARE HERE - today's video will share the pitfalls you want to AVOID when writing the oh so important college essay. Arming yourself with what not to do will ensure you start on the right path.

Happy Writing!!!

Tricks for How to Rock the Open Topic (ON BOTH THE COMMON APP AND COALITION)

Soooo, summer is ALMOST here which means you can pretend like applications are not around the corner or you can get started!!! HINT - you should get started...

Today's video I share tips and tricks for how to tackle the open topic which is on BOTH THE COMMON APP AND COALITION. 

Happy writing!!!

Writing a Winning Personal Statement

Whether drafting a personal statement for college, medical school or law school, most students miss the mark. Here's why!!!

In today's video I share the two necessary factors needed for a successful personal statement. Sitting in front of the computer screen ready to write the most important essay of your life can feel like the loneliest, most daunting place. However, with some strategy, knowing what needs to be said where can be the jump start you need. Check out this video for expert tips on how to bring in anecdote and analysis...the secret sauce for a winning personal statement!