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How to Write Your USC Essays 2019-2020, With Examples

8/2/2019

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Exciting news! The Common Application has officially released the 2019-2020 undergraduate applications, including prompts for the writing supplements. 

If you're reading this, you've probably had the chance to check out the University of Southern California (USC) application -- and realized that it is one of the longest, most comprehensive applications you'll be writing this year. 

But it's also the most fun! 

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How High School Juniors Can Begin Preparing for College Applications in the Spring

4/26/2019

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It's not just your imagination -- applying for college is harder than ever! I didn't graduate that long ago... but it's already twice as hard to get into Stanford now than it was back then.

Which is why it doesn't surprise me when high school juniors and rising seniors often feel like they're "already behind" in April or May!

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Crucial Questions to Ask Teen Travel or Service Trip Companies

1/28/2019

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There's a popular misconception that seniors "shouldn't" write about study abroad, service trips, or teen travel tours on their college applications. 

First of all, this is untrue. There are no bad essay topics, only bad essays, and you can absolutely write an original, unforgettable travel essay.

Even if you couldn't, I would still highly recommend a travel abroad experience for almost any teenager, as they can be some of the most enriching, educational, and fun things you will do in your whole life.

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How to Write The University of Wisconsin-Madison Supplemental Essay

10/18/2018

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Of all the colleges I've visited, University of Wisconsin-Madison stands out in terms of beauty, opportunity, and politically active students. I'm 0% surprised you've decided to apply. 

But when it comes to their "Why Us?" essay... they are definitely on the longer side, with a 650-word limit.

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How to Write Epic and Unforgettable Service Trip or Teen Travel Tour Essays for College Admissions

5/22/2018

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You're a teenager who has traveled to another country. Perhaps with your family. Perhaps with some kind of teen travel tour, volunteer, mission or service organization. Perhaps through a study abroad program like School Year Abroad, Island School, or Where There Be Dragons.

You had an incredible experience! You think this is one of the most interesting things you've done in your whole life.

And everyone's telling you not to write your college essays about it.

​Lucky for you, those people are completely wrong.

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How to Write Your USC Supplemental Essays and Short Answers, 2017

9/13/2017

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So you're applying to USC -- home of the Trojans and birthplace of one of the most famous baseball diddies of all time:

True story! This fanfare ​was written by Tommy Walker while a junior at the University of Southern California in the fall of 1946.

And if Tommy Walker can express that much in six little notes... you can knock your USC supplemental essays and short answers out of the park! 

​Here's how:

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How to Write Your Stanford Short Answers and Short Essays, 2017-2018 - A Complete Guide

9/7/2017

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So you thought that the fact that "most schools are on the Common App" meant you'd basically be done after finishing your 650-word essay. And now you've realized... you were wrong. Stanford is your dream school, and it has one of the most comprehensive supplemental essay sections ever. 

Don't worry -- I've got you covered. 

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How to Write A TOTALLY EPIC 2017-2018 Common App Essay Prompt 7 on the Topic of Your Choice.

8/30/2017

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As you're surely aware, the Common Application announced new revisions and essay prompts on the 2017-2018 application. And one of them... is super fun and exciting!

7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. 

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Why I Force My Students to Prove That 1+1=1.

7/8/2017

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In the digital age, we are plagued by "fake news", hypersensitivity, and the anti-science movement. Skepticism is more important than ever.​
As a life coach, I help students develop curiosity, purpose, skills and interests that no one else has. After all, the road to success isn't paved with numbers (GPA, SAT, APs, etc.) -- it's paved with verbs! 

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How to Write Authentic and Unforgettable Stanford Application Essays

7/1/2017

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Stanford is a dream school. With its huge endowment, symbiotic relationship to the Silicon Valley, and endless opportunities (you'll be taking introductory-level classes with bestselling authors and former world leaders), it's no wonder the 2016-2017 application season yielded record-low acceptance rates. 

2017-2018 will probably only be more competitive. 

Which is why it's more important than ever that your Common App and supplemental essays are authentic and unforgettable.
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