597: Supporting Students with College Essay Writing Strategies

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The College Prep Podcast

Megan Dorsey & Edward Coronado III

300 episodes

2 days ago

Nationally recognized experts Megan Dorsey and Edward Coronado III share tips and tricks about creative study strategies, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, essay writing, teen-friendly time management tools, and more. They will also host experts on a number of subjects including scholarships, parenting, test prep, learning differences, NCAA athletics, and more! About the hosts: Megan is a college admissions consultant and test prep expert who helps students and parents plan and prepare for college admission. Edward is the founder of Alma Modern, a place for educators to learn the strategies students need to THRIVE in college. Together, they are a one-stop shop for how to survive...and thrive!...during the final approach into higher education.

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597: Supporting Students with College Essay Writing Strategies

The College Prep Podcast

27 minutes 34 seconds

1 month ago

597: Supporting Students with College Essay Writing Strategies

Writing college admissions essays is hard. We are here to help.

This week, Megan and Erin discuss strategies to produce better essays and tips for educators and parents looking to support students through this process.

* Essays are personal— make them about YOU

* Some meaningful topics may may less effective essays because they cannot be connected to actionable outcomes.

* It is a common mistake to approach admissions essays like school writing; the typical 5 paragraph format is generally not suitable.

* Lots of factors go into good editing. Tools like Ctrl+F can help identify high frequency words so you can identify redundancy.

* Sources like Connecticut College Essays That Worked are a great place to read actual student essays.

We share lots of ideas and some cautions like don’t rely on AI and be watchful of parent over editing.