Ironically I clicked on this DESPITE “the Ivies” in the title. I hate the emphasis on getting into an Ivy (even though Hubby and I both graduated from Ivy League colleges) The goal should be to get into the college that meets the student’s needs, matches them values and appeals to them. However, I love a good essay so I wanted to hear your breakdown
"My Everyday Life with an Economist Monk" is my essay topic. Focus: curiosity+ resilience/peace+ leadership I chose it because I'm volunteering in ISKCON, and my mentor there is a monk who was previously an economist/banker. I've learned a lot from him. Should I write about this? Also, please give me tips for my essay.
There are tons more tips in my other RU-vid videos! Hope you'll subscribe and follow along. And yes, that topic could work! A good question to ask yourself is: "Does this topic demonstrate the skills, qualities, values, and interests I offer the school as an incoming student?" If yes, then start outlining and writing your first drafts. If no, go back to brainstorming!
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Hey College Essay Guy! I'm curious about your opinion of a topic I thought of where I write about an injury that led me to a subject (biomed engineering) I am immersed in. I'm thinking of making the 1st paragraph about the injury, then the 2nd being me finding the subject, and finally the last paragraphs being about prosthetics and bme inventions. I'm also curious on how I can implement qualities and values on this topic if it is a good one.
That topic could work! A good question to ask yourself is: "Does this topic demonstrate the skills, qualities, values, and interests I offer the school as an incoming student?" If yes, then start outlining and writing your first drafts. If no, go back to brainstorming!
Hi, college essay guy! Could you give me some opinions and feedback on an idea that I want to write about for my personal statement. So i wanted to maybe write something about growing up in a family buffet restaurant and how the different dishes in the buffet connects to a different point of my life. For example, some people would love certain dishes and it would run out quick, and i would then link that to how joy (or another memory) in my life isn’t always permanent and that it runs out sometimes for a reason and that reason is for the best. Do you think these two topics could work out? Thank you for all these tips. I enjoy watching your videos by the way!
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