Tip 1: Think of the opposite of something else might say Tip 2: Try shifting from one value to another Tip 3: Redefine a value Tip 4: Connect to something we totally didn't expect (but briefly) Tip 5: Turn a specific example into a representative example (zoom out) Tip 6: Teach me something Tip 7: Realize you were wrong about something Tip 8: Embody Paradox Tip 9: Find/Use a phrase that has a double-meaning Tip 10: Drop in a surprise connection to your career
Hi Ethan , I heard somewhere that I should not give background information on my common app essay. How can I avoid this if im writing about my background. Thank you. I absolutely love your videos👑
That's interesting feedback🤔 There isn't necessarily anything wrong with including information about where you live in Kenya. There could be a danger of writing an essay that is similar to other students' stories of applying to college in the United States. Think about how you can come at the essay in a unique way. You can do this by focusing on displaying your values through your personal statement. There's more information about identifying your values here: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/the-values-exercise
Unfortunately Ethan isn't available to work with students one on one right now, but we have a few options for getting essay support: 1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching 2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses Happy Writing!
Hi there! Thanks for writing in. We have a few options for getting 1:1 college essay support: 1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching 2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses Happy writing, CEG Team
Hi there! We have a few options for getting 1:1 college essay support: 1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching 2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses Happy writing, CEG Team
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Tip 1: Think of the opposite of something else might say
Tip 2: Try shifting from one value to another
Tip 3: Redefine a value
Tip 4: Connect to something we totally didn't expect (but briefly)
Tip 5: Turn a specific example into a representative example (zoom out)
Tip 6: Teach me something
Tip 7: Realize you were wrong about something
Tip 8: Embody Paradox
Tip 9: Find/Use a phrase that has a double-meaning
Tip 10: Drop in a surprise connection to your career
Thanks for this!
@@Collegeessayguy Thank *you* for this!
Appreciating for your existence in the right time. 😊
Thanks so much!! 😊
It is really helpful Ethan!
I had 5 “Aha” moments while watching it! I am definitely coming back for those amazing ideas
Amazing! So good to hear 😄 Good luck through your application process!
Thank you Ethan
Thank you for watching!
Hi Ethan , I heard somewhere that I should not give background information on my common app essay. How can I avoid this if im writing about my background. Thank you. I absolutely love your videos👑
What do you mean by 'background information'
@@user-zl8vs1vf8j An explanation of the place where I live here in Kenya.
That's interesting feedback🤔 There isn't necessarily anything wrong with including information about where you live in Kenya. There could be a danger of writing an essay that is similar to other students' stories of applying to college in the United States. Think about how you can come at the essay in a unique way. You can do this by focusing on displaying your values through your personal statement. There's more information about identifying your values here: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/the-values-exercise
Thank you Ethan for yhi this wonderful video. Please could you help me review my college essay. Please. Thanks ☺️
Unfortunately Ethan isn't available to work with students one on one right now, but we have a few options for getting essay support:
1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching
2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review
Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses
Happy Writing!
Ethan, can I by chance run my common app essay by you?
Hi there! Thanks for writing in.
We have a few options for getting 1:1 college essay support:
1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching
2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review
Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses
Happy writing,
CEG Team
Hi can you give feedback my essay?
Hi there!
We have a few options for getting 1:1 college essay support:
1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching
2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review
Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses
Happy writing,
CEG Team