5 common app essay mistakes to stop doing, like, yesterday

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  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @kylemccormick3450
    @kylemccormick3450 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I am genuinely happy to finally watch a college essay video that shares real, meat-and-potatoes advice, and not just vague, generic advice like "Be your authentic self". Thank you so much! I really appreciate your videos! 👍

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you! Glad you found this helpful Kyle!

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hi friends!! For the next month (until 11/1/23), we’ll be selecting 3 of the commenters on THIS video for a FREE essay review! To qualify, all you have to do is like and reply to this comment with something you learned from this video :) FYI normally, we charge $225 for a professional common app review with feedback from two of our ElevatEd consultants!

    • @passionateeditsandtutorial5638
      @passionateeditsandtutorial5638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was great to learn about how to transition from the problem to solution when doing that type of essay, since it is hard to know how to do it effectively. I really appreciate your content, it is so helpful, and will definitely recommend to others going through this application time as well!

    • @wendygeng1365
      @wendygeng1365 ปีที่แล้ว

      i realized that a lot of my shifts in topic are too abrupt, espcially from my problem to solution. i will definitely be on the lookout for this in future edits of my common app, and it's something i don't think would have been obvious without this video :)

    • @anjaliguitaristpenguin9578
      @anjaliguitaristpenguin9578 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video made me realize my essay was a bit too much of a resume dump that would work better as a supplemental

    • @ivanpaiewonsky
      @ivanpaiewonsky ปีที่แล้ว

      I had the Eureka problem in my essay ngl, but the fact that you mention it in this video, just made me go through the draft and work on it. Thank you so much

    • @jessicanguyen-tran
      @jessicanguyen-tran ปีที่แล้ว

      I have learned that you should avoid writing cliche statements in your essay as they can weaken and make your message sound boring

  • @justjosh188
    @justjosh188 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    huge help i’m going to rewatch this when i am actually at my computer with essay

  • @samisubedi8606
    @samisubedi8606 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My essay journey has been a disaster, to say the least. I just discovered your channel and this video has made me realize the fault with my problem-solution essay. But it would be a huge relief for me to get help from a professional like you. Thanks!

  • @mariarmanu2112
    @mariarmanu2112 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hello, Kevin! I am an international student who has been struggling to navigate this whole process of putting together the common app essay, but your videos definitely helped me the most. From this video I learned about the problem-solution ratio as well as the upgraded strategy of double problem template. The advice regarding the conclusion was also one of the most helpful tips I have gotten so far, all you said about steering away from cliches and not repeating yourself (which, I admit, I have previously done)

  • @ceydakara5256
    @ceydakara5256 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really need to stop packing everything into my writing, this video made me edit my essay so much, thank you!

  • @ngwuemeka1838
    @ngwuemeka1838 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The last problem on cliche endings . Thank you for touching on it, but it’s still really hard for me to change the ending of mine.

  • @chirmidetha4939
    @chirmidetha4939 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey buddy, I now know what is wrong in my essay. Two days ago, I thought it was the best essay ever written but your advice helps me to see things through your eyes as a reader that I can't myself look. It helped me a lot .I have made genuine changes adhering to the Problem : Solution ratio. I believe even if earlier my essay was not selected, now with your video guides I have made it a lot better.
    Thank you so much for helping us. What you are doing to us in these stressful times is worth appreciation. May you always soar high buddy. All my best wishes to you.

  • @VivianLin-mp8jh
    @VivianLin-mp8jh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not me watching this 3 hours before it’s due 😭😭😭.

  • @orlehmann-6177
    @orlehmann-6177 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Kevin!! I'm an international student and I've been struggling to put together my Common App essay, but your videos are SO helpful!. This particular video really helped me understand the problem I had with the eureka problem and the problem-solution ratio. Your advice on how to end the essay was really helpful as well and I will definitely implant it in my essay. I would love to hear your input and take on my essay! I'm pretty proud of how it turned out but given the fact I have no one to help me with my application (it's not very common to apply to US universities where I live), it would be extremely helpful if you could take a look at my essay

  • @chemicalmilkshake
    @chemicalmilkshake ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Happy Birthday, Kevin! Also, thank you for everything you do, these videos have been so helpful during the college admissions process. 💖

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi everyone! In the two years since we started this channel, we've helped more than 70+ students get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you're interested in working with us, please visit our website: www.elevated.school/getstarted. And if you'd like your essay edited by a member of our team, visit www.elevated.school/editmyessay . Also, please note that we do take on exceptional low-income students every year, so if you identify as part of that group and would like a scholarship, let us know! I hope you found this video helpful and are having a wonderful day 😇

    • @Science_explained
      @Science_explained ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you consider international students for the scholarship?😀

  • @muhammadmustafotojimamatov1172
    @muhammadmustafotojimamatov1172 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. Impeccable timing, as always

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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  • @danielsai5688
    @danielsai5688 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The breakdance is giving me RAYGUN vibes😂

  • @thatUni-guy
    @thatUni-guy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, for the video ...I'm happy to just fall for one mistake ...working on my second draft

  • @ovidiugangalic7163
    @ovidiugangalic7163 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy birthday🎉, having a double problem solution really sounds very nice. The 5th Tip about cliche solutions is really hard to write along thanks a lot for the video

  • @HeavyMetalShredder
    @HeavyMetalShredder 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The moves are crazy

  • @nabhaf2796
    @nabhaf2796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing these infos Kevin ❤ I've been watching your videos lately and it has motivates me to start working on my essay 🎉

  • @ArshroopSaini
    @ArshroopSaini ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Kevin!
    Thank you so much for your informative videos!!

  • @arnavsinha5190
    @arnavsinha5190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday!!! Also Ty so much for the videos!! you honestly have the most useful college app content out there 🙌🙌

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! You just made my day!

  • @AdityaNarayanMB
    @AdityaNarayanMB ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks soo much for this Kevin. I have been working on the second draft for my essay, and this video really highlighted what I was doing wrong. Great video😁😁

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!!

    • @izzatillousmonov5126
      @izzatillousmonov5126 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, I think we can help each other. I need a partner on this. What do you say?

  • @逍遥-v5f
    @逍遥-v5f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy Birthday!🎉

  • @zhaniyakinbayeva
    @zhaniyakinbayeva ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! So informative!

  • @koolkid728
    @koolkid728 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for the eureka fix! whew.

  • @itsybitsy8385
    @itsybitsy8385 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the sign language here is giving>>

  • @MarkStarr177
    @MarkStarr177 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great video

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Link to Costco essay! www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-who-got-into-5-ivy-league-schools-shares-her-admissions-essay-2016-4

  • @ilyazmamadaliyev2893
    @ilyazmamadaliyev2893 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great
    Thank you

  • @akueiyuangmachotgarang.7801
    @akueiyuangmachotgarang.7801 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Birthday in advance.

  • @AshleyChing-c3o
    @AshleyChing-c3o 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Family, personal growth NOT crowning achievement, vulnerability you overcame, 1/3 on problem, 40%-half on solution, 20-30% reflection, focus on impact and contribution

  • @Nati_YK
    @Nati_YK ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉🎉🎉Thank you very much. Your videos have been very helpful. This is really nice content. One question tho... Do you guys edit college essays for free?

  • @abbostuychiev
    @abbostuychiev ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much🥹

  • @arthurzhao6678
    @arthurzhao6678 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AHH best advice ever!

  • @imanear6560
    @imanear6560 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sm

  • @pramishakarki2579
    @pramishakarki2579 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey kevin! I really wanna write about my interest in kneading dough but not sure if i really should. So can u give me some insights to it? Would be really helpful!!!

  • @VictoryIgboanusi-rr7gx
    @VictoryIgboanusi-rr7gx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi sir, I wanna apply to one of the top universities in US, I will need ur guildians, what is the best way to connect to you

  • @Hanae_chg
    @Hanae_chg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanksssss

  • @JamshidXudoyberdiyev280
    @JamshidXudoyberdiyev280 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is overcoming laziness a cliche topic?

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes... but it depends on how you overcame this laziness/procrastination! If you have a really creative approach, it can still work!

  • @petrsotola9717
    @petrsotola9717 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I thought of a question while watching this. Do you think it's a good thing to write about foreign exchange, even though it is an activity? I originally wanted to, but now I'm not so sure.

  • @bs.music.kyi9
    @bs.music.kyi9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know recitals are a cliche, but would it fall in the same category if I talk about an experience I had at a jazz club/gig? Im a senior whos also a working musician for context.

  • @AhanaAMajeed
    @AhanaAMajeed 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you've lead a pretty regular life...is it okay to write about a fake incident that shows my( best and/or my worst) qualities?

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would not recommend or advise writing about fake incidents - in fact, even if you get in, this could be cause for the admissions office rescinding their offer

    • @AhanaAMajeed
      @AhanaAMajeed 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, I'll keep that in mind

  • @shrustimehta8948
    @shrustimehta8948 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I write about an app that I built in my commonapp essay?

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Hi everyone! It's been 3 years since we started this TH-cam channel + launched this agency to help kids get into colleges. So far, we've helped more than 70+ students from all across the world and every background imaginable get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you'd like your essay reviewed by us, just visit our website! www.elevated.school/editmyessay

    • @julianikolai
      @julianikolai 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Highlighting experiences that are unique to you, and which have shaped you, make for good common app essay topics

  • @shellyanderson337
    @shellyanderson337 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi thanks for your video. I don’t see the link to the Costco essay. Could you please reply with it?

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here it is! www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-who-got-into-5-ivy-league-schools-shares-her-admissions-essay-2016-4

  • @BrightTsatsu-c4s
    @BrightTsatsu-c4s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need your help on my essay please

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please visit our website! www.elevated.school/editmyessay

  • @inlierinsaan5077
    @inlierinsaan5077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Applying this nov , anyone interested in over viewing my essay? I will do the same for you too

  • @linabourouha644
    @linabourouha644 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    never break dance again, or at least don't show us :) much love