How to Brainstorm 7 Different Personal Statement Ideas

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @melissadicorrado1166
    @melissadicorrado1166 Před rokem +19

    I have been procrastinating writing my law school personal statements for SO long, and then I came across your video. It was such a big step for me, realizing how much more I had to offer than what I had previously thought about. Seriously, thank you so much for being inspirational and supportive!

  • @lyndamcgee3582
    @lyndamcgee3582 Před 3 lety +14

    Love this! What kid can't sit through a 27 minute video if it will get them through the hardest part: getting started? I will absolutely be sharing this with my students!

  • @matrotrujillo9340
    @matrotrujillo9340 Před rokem +6

    After watching this video I had to leave a comment. I clicked on it thinking it wouldn't help (like the tens of other videos I had previously watched) but it made me come up with some great ideas. Thanks a lot. I 100% recommend this video.

  • @hifiunicorn
    @hifiunicorn Před 2 lety +19

    This was an insightful video that should be re-titled "how to figure out who you are and what path to take." 🙂

  • @ThenDoThis
    @ThenDoThis Před 3 lety +14

    you are so so helpful!! I am applying for fall 22 in the states:)

  • @michellerencher7682
    @michellerencher7682 Před 3 lety +22

    This is very helpful and practical info - such a great low-stress approach. Thank you Ethan! I have already shared it with my daughter and niece!

  • @tinat5484
    @tinat5484 Před rokem +3

    This is a great way to come up with all the different aspects of your life, aspirations and values to connect back to an essay question rather than the other way around which is so much harder. This approach is so much more natural and hopefully in the end you have something authentic and not totally contrived. Thank you.

  • @narfranarf
    @narfranarf Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you so much! This really felt like the push I needed to get going. I loved the Career exercise, it helped me really understand myself and who I want to be in the future and how that correlates with who I currently am.

  • @bableenkaur4274
    @bableenkaur4274 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much! I've been stuck on one block for so long and this opened so many ideas in my head. Helped me figure out what and who I want to be as a person. You're presence is very comforting and it helped me be vulnerable in my answers. :)

  • @shreykabir
    @shreykabir Před rokem +1

    ONE OF HTE BEST VIDEOS ON YT.... A HUGEEEEE THNX FOR THIS ONE.... I FINALLY KNOW WHAT TO WRITE IN MY ESSAY!

  • @atms04
    @atms04 Před 2 lety +1

    This is probably the single most underrated video on youtube! You're saving my life CEG👍

  • @chill_nrg5349
    @chill_nrg5349 Před 3 lety +2

    I find this super helpful in preparing me to write my graduate personal statement. I also learned a lot about myself in the process. Thank you!

  • @successparody
    @successparody Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for making the most daunting part of a college application in a 27mins video walkthrough. Honestly, you're the best💖... Totally unrelated, I love the color of your eyes

  • @4sphyxi4
    @4sphyxi4 Před rokem +1

    DUDE, I love you! Thank you for this video! LOL I was so stucked with no ideias with a weird personal essay, but now more than helpful, your video is FUN which is one of my islands! Hahaha!

  • @zanmar6764
    @zanmar6764 Před rokem +1

    An extremely useful video again.Every high schooler needs to watch all your videos

  • @AliyaKaldybayeva
    @AliyaKaldybayeva Před rokem

    I really don't understand why this video has not so many views and comments. Asome!! Thanks a lot!!

  • @eyeonivy
    @eyeonivy Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for being such a great help.

  • @holidayy26
    @holidayy26 Před 2 měsíci

    I just couldn't put the pen down after this one! Excellent video TYSM!!!

  • @leighfitzpatrick2383
    @leighfitzpatrick2383 Před rokem +1

    Trying to help my son, this is so helpful! Thank you!!!

  • @amytimmins2457
    @amytimmins2457 Před rokem +1

    This was super helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @angelicabeckman8228
    @angelicabeckman8228 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the webinar!

  • @madhuriagarwal2294
    @madhuriagarwal2294 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the best video and advice/exercise.

  • @dmh8002
    @dmh8002 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Ethan, my child is a trauma survivor and when it came to your question of "I know a lot about..." it caused an emotional response. Can you please contact me off-line with suggestions? This student is very bright and academically talented, but is also trying to heal from the pain of the trauma. Thank you very much.

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 3 lety

      Hi there! Thanks for bringing this up. Feel free to send us an email at help@collegeessayguy.com for more help/resources. :)

    • @dmh8002
      @dmh8002 Před 3 lety

      @@Collegeessayguy
      Thank you

  • @darmidida7647
    @darmidida7647 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you

  • @tassie1928
    @tassie1928 Před 2 lety +1

    26:38 I was legit crocheting my cardigan, and hearing that I was like, really?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 2 lety

      Ha! Thanks for watching. :)

    • @tassie1928
      @tassie1928 Před 2 lety

      @@Collegeessayguy THANK YOU for making such helpful videos, without your videos I legit wouldn't have been able to start writing my essays. Thank you!!!!!

  • @agirlnameddejanae
    @agirlnameddejanae Před 3 lety +4

    Hi, question, do you read and/or edit personal statements?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 3 lety +1

      Unfortunately, I'm swamped this time of year and unable to provide feedback on everyone's essay. I recommend working with Prompt. They provide essay feedback relatively quickly. Here is their link: prompt.com/ceg/
      In the meantime, check out these two blog posts. They are often helpful for revising an essay.
      The Great College Essay Test: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/tgcet
      Revising Your Essay in 5 Steps: www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/5-steps-revising-your-college-essay
      If you're interested in one-on-one help, fill out the form on this page and we'll get back to you soon! www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-review-services

  • @magieann256
    @magieann256 Před 10 měsíci

    My name is Magie and i'm from Uganda i have been really struggling with the statement to apply to study abroad but with this woow , i have been struggling with getting topics to write on but this is really amazing. One thing i would love to request is there any way i can get your help to look through my statement and receive feed back on it

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi there! Thanks for writing in.
      We have a few options for getting 1:1 college essay support:
      1.) If you're looking for 1-on-1 help with your college application and essays, please submit a request form at this link and our team will be in touch with you soon to share more details about our 1:1 support and how to schedule a call to learn more: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-coaching
      2.) If our packages are out of range, we are offering asynchronous reviews of college essays/applications with our Complete Application Review service, which you can learn more about and sign up for here: students.collegeessayguy.com/complete-application-review
      Lastly, we always have free and pay-what-you-can courses. We recommend starting with our two signature essay courses here: www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-courses
      Happy writing,
      CEG Team

  • @harinachiappansubramanian9206

    Hi CEG, what is your opinion on the best college essay question? I heard from other yt videos and some of my friends that some common app prompts should not be chosen like 7. And prompts like 3 are challenging to do and very few people do it, so it will make you stand out better. what are your thoughts on this? thanks

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 3 lety +1

      I recommend writing a great essay, and selecting Prompt 7 in Common App: "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."

    • @harinachiappansubramanian9206
      @harinachiappansubramanian9206 Před 3 lety

      @@Collegeessayguy I see... so how can I ensure that my essay is on the right path given that there are no restrictions in this question

  • @AmikYoungDon
    @AmikYoungDon Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Sir, is your book College Essay Essentials suitable for Law School Admission?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 2 lety

      Hi there! Some of it is, yes. I recommend checking with the schools you're applying to to get a better idea of how their application may differ from other schools. Hope this helps!

  • @jasurbekabiyirqulov293
    @jasurbekabiyirqulov293 Před 8 měsíci

    suuuuuuuuuupppppeeeeeeer✨✨✨✨✨

  • @hollygF1M
    @hollygF1M Před 3 lety

    "Personal Statement" is a specific term for a UCAS applicaton. Does this refer to American applicatons?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 3 lety

      College essay and personal statement are also often used synonymously here in the US.

  • @nguyenlean9088
    @nguyenlean9088 Před rokem

    like 1000th for you

  • @taylorturner5561
    @taylorturner5561 Před rokem +1

    😢🎉 0:02

  • @johnsy4306
    @johnsy4306 Před 2 lety

    What chess videos do you love? If you haven't seen Dan Heisman, you should! :)

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 2 lety

      GM Hikaru's channel is pretty rad...and agadmator too. :) Thanks for the rec!

    • @johnsy4306
      @johnsy4306 Před 2 lety

      yes, agadmator is pretty cool. Dan Heisman is the BEST chess coach there is for lower rated

    • @johnsy4306
      @johnsy4306 Před 2 lety

      My ONE claim to chess fame...I was the one who introduced Susan Polgar to Wesley So which eventually wound up with Wesley moving over to the States. Also, Wesley and his (now estranged) fatheronce had dinner at my house waaay back when he still lived in the Philippines

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 2 lety

      @@johnsy4306 Whaaat!

    • @johnsy4306
      @johnsy4306 Před 2 lety

      @@Collegeessayguy Seriously! I'll tell you about it when we meet at some convention some day.

  • @baurtalip7913
    @baurtalip7913 Před rokem +1

    🤓

  • @shrutiriya8872
    @shrutiriya8872 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you please review my essay?

    • @Collegeessayguy
      @Collegeessayguy  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, I'm pretty swamped this time of year and unable to provide feedback on everyone's essay. Our friends at Prompt may be able to help you out though! Here is a link: prompt.com/ceg/

  • @dudemarina
    @dudemarina Před 10 měsíci +1

    I’m writing my essay the day before my deadline 🫡