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Choosing an Essay Topic

Jill Shulman, author of College Admissions Cracked and the Chill Parent Newsletter, discusses how to find an essay topic that is meaningful to you and what topics.- if any - are off limits.

Jill Shulman, author of College Admissions Cracked and the Chill Parent Newsletter, discusses how to find an essay topic that is meaningful to you and what topics.- if any - are off limits.

Choosing an Essay Topic

Jill Shulman, author of College Admissions Cracked and the Chill Parent Newsletter, discusses how to find an essay topic that is meaningful to you and what topics.- if any - are off limits.

Choosing an Essay Topic

Choosing an Essay Topic

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Jill Shulman, author of College Admissions Cracked and the Chill Parent Newsletter, discusses how to find an essay topic that is meaningful to you and what topics.- if any - are off limits.

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3 Tips for College Essays

Your college essay is an important part of the entire
package you will submit to colleges to give a sense of
who you are and what you might contribute to a campus
community. It’s an opportunity for you to tell your story
in your own words. What inspires you? What drives you?
You may be asked to write multiple essays, including a Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays. Let’s dig in with key guidance, resources, helpful terms, and advice to parents.

Tell Your Story: Crafting Great College Admissions Essays

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