How Do Students Begin Brainstorming Application Essay Ideas?

Expert: Danielle Wells, Boston College

Self-reflection is critical to finding an essay topic that inspires you. Don't just sit down to write. Take time to journal, brainstorm or just clear your head and let that idea come to you!

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How Do Students Begin Brainstorming Application Essay Ideas?

Expert: Danielle Wells, Boston College

Self-reflection is critical to finding an essay topic that inspires you. Don't just sit down to write. Take time to journal, brainstorm or just clear your head and let that idea come to you!

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How Do Students Begin Brainstorming Application Essay Ideas?

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CGN Live: College — Straight Talk with Admission Leaders

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CGN Live: College — Straight Talk with Admission Leaders

Featured Experts: Kortni Campbell, Vice Chancellor for Admission & Financial Aid, University of North Carolina - Asheville; Jonathan Williams, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, New York University

- How to manage the range of emotions with Early Decision results
- How to deal with well-meaning relatives asking sometimes awkward questions
- How the family of an 11th grader can work together to start their search
Wherever you are in the college process, the holidays are a busy and often emotional time. Whatever your situation, CGN has admission leaders ready to answer your questions live. Join us for an open-format Q&A, where the focus will be on you and your questions, on any aspect of the post-secondary journey.