5 Tips To Make Your Common App Essay STAND OUT

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  • @abdullahahmed3843
    @abdullahahmed3843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    How am I gonna get into my dream uni when such Shakespeares are writing the essays?

  • @marshalluche2054
    @marshalluche2054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This is me... That essay is still blowing my mind ♥

  • @ninareyes9941
    @ninareyes9941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Thank you so much for making these videos! They’ve helped me immensely throughout the admissions process. I used to be extremely intimidated when it came to approaching essays, but after watching your videos they became much more approachable. You’re truly a lifesaver 😭❤️

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm so glad! Thanks for being here. :)

    • @emilycarter8922
      @emilycarter8922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might want to check this out th-cam.com/video/-CBvaLNKeRw/w-d-xo.html

  • @maryou3821
    @maryou3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I was starting on a this is me essay but stopped halfway because I didn’t like how it was going, but you’ve helped me get motivated and I think I’m going to start it back up!

  • @violetlydia
    @violetlydia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    tearing up at the example essay. it was lovely.

  • @trangsmith1038
    @trangsmith1038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Great video! Great Essay! Thank you creating videos and offering such sage advice. These tips can be applied in all kinds of writings not just college essays.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @deathbond2780
    @deathbond2780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    thanks for the effort you make for these vids!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. :) Glad you like them!

  • @sadakayoutube7661
    @sadakayoutube7661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This man is well spoken and straightforward!!!!
    Like .. THANK U SO MUCH!
    And the essay is just a WHOLE vibe ✨ I wonder who wrote it

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most essay examples in my videos are from past students who worked with us at College Essay Guy. :)

    • @oceanrise71920
      @oceanrise71920 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Collegeessayguy how to become member

  • @JHANSI_REDDY
    @JHANSI_REDDY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I visualize things but I don't know how to make others visualize what I say. That's what my problem is. But I'm gonna work on it from now. Thank you 😊

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can do it!

    • @JHANSI_REDDY
      @JHANSI_REDDY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Collegeessayguy You encourage me a lot. I'm so grateful to you.

  • @DrBStepsToTheFutureLLC
    @DrBStepsToTheFutureLLC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you Ethan! I always learn something from you.

  • @DaveYirenkyi
    @DaveYirenkyi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video thank you so much. The video has helped me a lot

  • @bimalbanerjee8503
    @bimalbanerjee8503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was incredibly well explained

  • @ChristineLemon-mn1vf
    @ChristineLemon-mn1vf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really helpful! Thanks so much!!

  • @michelledarfour6724
    @michelledarfour6724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can you make a video on kind of like the timeline of how we should take on the essays if we want to be finished by school starting or at least the end of first quarter (~October)?

  • @shilohpaswani3743
    @shilohpaswani3743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is super lit. Thanks for the videos🔥🔥

  • @muhammadfahimwasee7552
    @muhammadfahimwasee7552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My God this was so helpful. Thank you very much.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @abdullahlaith2629
    @abdullahlaith2629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so helpful!!! Thank you!!!

  • @omaaradell
    @omaaradell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Make a video about how to stand out in the extracurricular activities section

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Noted!

    • @abcdef07
      @abcdef07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Omar Adel can you be a little respectful? At least say please, can you... BASIC HUMAN DECENCY!!

    • @Studys-iv5kw
      @Studys-iv5kw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@abcdef07 english is prob not his first language

  • @malikaallen7221
    @malikaallen7221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is amazingggg

  • @abdullakhonaman7736
    @abdullakhonaman7736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that essay!

  • @mcalislr
    @mcalislr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bravo, great advice. Do you review essays?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, no. Super busy this time of year so I'm unavailable for one-time essay revisions. There are a few options for you though!
      1. Submit your essay for review at Prompt: prompt.com/ceg/
      2. Submit your essay for a review from my team at College Vine: www.collegevine.com/essays/review/expert/o/3
      Hope this helps! I'm sure you're doing great!

    • @kadirimariamdamilola9905
      @kadirimariamdamilola9905 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Collegeessayguy I filled in a form on college vine and I haven't gotten a response

  • @Cybergirl
    @Cybergirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, College cute guy! It helped alot! ♥

  • @chickenosaurus9308
    @chickenosaurus9308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is actually extremely helpful. but the values link isnt working please help..

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weird! Here is the direct link (just checked to make sure it's working): www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/the-values-exercise

  • @nkosephayomazibuko9291
    @nkosephayomazibuko9291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so good its insane!!

  • @reshmapatel156
    @reshmapatel156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are awesome and very inspiring

  • @john6286
    @john6286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!!

  • @kritikamalik2972
    @kritikamalik2972 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you !!

  • @chloehouwman1490
    @chloehouwman1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What prompt would this go along with? Love your videos!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm mostly speaking to the Prompt 7 - "Topic of your choice" option. :)

    • @chloehouwman1490
      @chloehouwman1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Collegeessayguy could it work for prompt one?

    • @madhushriiyengar7156
      @madhushriiyengar7156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chloehouwman1490 I feel the same

    • @soumyajoshi2907
      @soumyajoshi2907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@madhushriiyengar7156which uni are you applying to?

  • @nkanushi
    @nkanushi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what was the essay topic for the first essay?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The first essay is an "identity" essay. :)

  • @addisabebe5794
    @addisabebe5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot!

  • @lubwamajoel9368
    @lubwamajoel9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kindly help me out on how appropriately I can choose a theme to write about for I see a lot of things in my life. Thank you

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep brainstorming! Go to my channel and go through the Brainstorming playlist. You should be able to find your "theme" after doing the exercises. :)

  • @JK-lq4mt
    @JK-lq4mt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I use this essay’s structure for my own essay?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If by "structure" you mean either a Montage or a Narrative approach, then yes! If you mean using one of the example essays as a "fill-in-the-blank" template for your own essay, no. That would be plagiarism.

  • @Not_me120
    @Not_me120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use the layout of this personal essay in writing my own?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hm, no. Please format your personal statement uniquely. Copying a structure or a format too closely is still considered plagiarism.

  • @eflinsena
    @eflinsena 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg, I need help... I am writing an essay about languages/nationalities bc I am a language student. when I was trying to look for some good tips, I saw this video and here, you shared a very similar essay just like mine. what should I do? :(((

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm, maybe you should apply these tips to your own essay! More resources on my website: www.collegeessayguy.com/
      Thanks for watching!

  • @IyasuReshid-et4rv
    @IyasuReshid-et4rv ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much

  • @Kimeikus
    @Kimeikus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bruh, they’re are allowed to make structures? My collage just says, “copy and paste the words into this box” 😂

  • @reenyny9502
    @reenyny9502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the essay different from "personal statement? "

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nope! I'm using Common App essay and Personal Statement interchangeably.

  • @kadirimariamdamilola9905
    @kadirimariamdamilola9905 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is me , is what essay prompt om the common app.
    Please can i send in my essay for review

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @luizadps
    @luizadps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, College Essay Guy! I want to write my essay about the best hamburger I've ever eaten in my life, but as a metaphor of life because it had amazing parts, but some that disappointed. I ate it during an exchange, also one of the best things that ever happened to me. I wanted to write it without saying it's a hamburger, but say it only in the end. Do you think that would be a bad/weird essay?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting! Essays with extended metaphors like these are fairly common and can be often difficult to pull off, but if done well, could be cool. I'd recommend writing a first draft and having a trusted teacher/mentor/friend read it to share feedback.

  • @abdullakhonaman7736
    @abdullakhonaman7736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it okay to use this structure? I mean, Changing the keywords and rewriting the essay(3 days till due)?!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! You should probably develop your own style/format/structure for your college essays. Simply copying the essay example and replacing keywords or phrases is plagiarizing. Hope this helps.

  • @ripff662
    @ripff662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can i make highschool teacher a couselor?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm...I don't think that would be up to you. Not every high school teacher is equipped to do the same job as a counselor. If your school has a counseling or college & career center, I recommend starting there. If not, try getting in touch with someone at your school who knows more about the resources available to you.

  • @JamesBradlee1
    @JamesBradlee1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about people who can’t get in based on demographic?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for writing in! I'm not sure I understand your question. Can you be more specific?

  • @klarahasler9234
    @klarahasler9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey, thank you so much for your video! Do you think a common app essay can be controversial as well? Or rather: HOW controversial can a common app essay be?
    Thank you!

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say 3/10 controversial might be OK. Don't just be controversial for controversy's sake, though. 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?"

  • @ravshanbekrahmonov5197
    @ravshanbekrahmonov5197 ปีที่แล้ว

    The essay is well-written,but the first question that comes to my mind is : where is the growth? where is the connection to his major?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The personal statement doesn't necessarily need to include a connection to your major. Plenty of schools ask for additional supplemental essay prompts--with a "Why major?" prompt being one of the most common.

    • @Studys-iv5kw
      @Studys-iv5kw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Collegeessayguy what about the growth?

  • @sunnymoondog
    @sunnymoondog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is me... 😍

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @sunnymoondog
      @sunnymoondog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Collegeessayguy thank YOU for the incredible lessons.

  • @yatharthsachdeva437
    @yatharthsachdeva437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir

  • @cassandrathomas4041
    @cassandrathomas4041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But why did his essay make me cry

  • @evaliu666
    @evaliu666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    用所有5种感官吸引读者

  • @soliyanaayelework3338
    @soliyanaayelework3338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did write an essay for students

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there. Could you clarify your question? :)

  • @ammarbilal9996
    @ammarbilal9996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 traits.

  • @profnerd7357
    @profnerd7357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ethan is it true that you need to be reincarnated as a 17th century English writer to get in ?

  • @AhmedHanyVC
    @AhmedHanyVC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks

  • @nocopyright-lalimusic3768
    @nocopyright-lalimusic3768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am preuvian
    Today my wallet was stolen. I like to eat ceviche y chaufa. And just some seconds ago my bad was stolen.
    This is mi XD
    Okno
    I really like the essaaay I am so interested in the five sense tech. Thanks a bunch. Greetings from Perú

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! Sorry about your wallet. Thanks for being here.

    • @nocopyright-lalimusic3768
      @nocopyright-lalimusic3768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Collegeessayguy it was a joke jajajaj I was trying to copy the essay method jajaa in a funny way . Thanks for the videos

  • @reenyny9502
    @reenyny9502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Diversity" gimmick and low key America and Christian bashing on that example essay. College admins will love that. No shade. Just sayin'.

  • @Xoxxx6271
    @Xoxxx6271 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Like I am hesitant about writing in the personal common app essay about " the blessing of being extrovert " or how eachHarry Potter character represent me.I love both topics and I can write both freely which one you think is the best to stand out?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Either one could work! A good question to ask yourself is: "Will 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!

  • @stephanienwonwu9701
    @stephanienwonwu9701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks you sir