The ULTIMATE Guide to Writing Your College Essays

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2021
  • The advice you’ve been looking for to finally start on those college essays…
    Sorry I haven't posted in so long-I didn’t plan on college being so much work but also so much fun, and I kinda had to put this channel on the backburner again to enjoy my first semester as much as possible (and also not tank my gpa lol). I missed you all,, and I’m going to try to post more frequently next semester and not disappear off the face of the internet for months at a time!
    Anyway, hopefully this video helps you brainstorm, plan, and finish your common app and supplemental essays!
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    Skip to:
    0:28 Organizational strategies
    1:17 Main essay themes
    1:56 The *brainstorm* list
    4:06 Mapping out the prompts
    5:09 Example: Caltech prompts planning
    8:30 The common app essay…
    9:20 My common app prompt
    10:36 Helpful common app rubric
    11:04 Developing the college essay “flow”
    12:22 “Why *insert school here*” essays
    14:02 Bonus rapid-fire tips:
    -Be yourself
    -Don’t force a topic
    -Limit peer editing
    -Stay on top of things!

Komentáře • 43

  • @danyelshaikh1553
    @danyelshaikh1553 Před 2 lety +5

    That was awesome! All your tips really help, thank you so much!

  • @kapildhakal7024
    @kapildhakal7024 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank You for dropping another gem of a content.

  • @andreasantiago6683
    @andreasantiago6683 Před rokem

    I love your videos they really calm my nerves and help me see that the entire college process doesn’t have to be so stressful 💗💗

  • @emjrennich7659
    @emjrennich7659 Před 2 lety +6

    Genuinely this is all pretty good advice - I’m tryna get my creative juices flowing for grad apps soon and might re-listen to some Anthropocene Reviewed lolll

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +1

      Aaw awesome + good luck! :D such a great podcast lol

  • @streamawake2871
    @streamawake2871 Před 2 lety +1

    QUEEN IS BACK

  • @armakresnamurti
    @armakresnamurti Před rokem +1

    Just thought of applying to Umich PhD program and I came across your videos. Coincidence? Yes. Will I apply for 2023? Yes! Thank you for the videos, I just contacted the administrator and they have been very helpful with my questions. Cheers.

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před rokem +1

      Yay--that's awesome! So glad to here it, and best of luck :D

  • @myakkyyy
    @myakkyyy Před 2 lety +4

    thanks for your videos, I scored 1350 in August. not too bad

  • @angelinaxie8734
    @angelinaxie8734 Před rokem

    I was wondering when you started writing or planning your college essays? Should I start a spreadsheet with all the colleges now if I'm applying in the fall?

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před rokem +1

      I started the summer before my senior year, so now is perfect if you want to be super on top of things! Tbh I also procrastinated a lot of my essays until the Fall, but it’s even nicer if you can start some of them over the summer to take a load off later :)

  • @Welcomeeeeeeeee
    @Welcomeeeeeeeee Před 2 lety +4

    You’re soo pretty

  • @kholinarp739
    @kholinarp739 Před 2 lety +1

    When do you recommend starting o College Apps?

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +3

      I recommend starting over the summer before your senior year or when school first starts in late august/September (especially if you’re applying to a bunch of schools), but as long as you get the applications done by their due dates you’re golden :)

  • @bubblecrepenav1993
    @bubblecrepenav1993 Před rokem +1

    I haven't been this excited to write essays since 6th grade 😂
    Genuinely, I'm so excited now!

  • @lawb4144
    @lawb4144 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome back, our Queen

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm not sure,, but a lot of schools have been continuing their test optional policies lately because of the pandemic

    • @lawb4144
      @lawb4144 Před 2 lety

      @@annas-universe Thanks.
      Where are you studying now?

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +1

      The university of michigan!

    • @lawb4144
      @lawb4144 Před 2 lety

      @@annas-universe Great.
      tbh You are so intelligent. Do you consider to earn Masters(even PhD) or Go out to earn millions of $$$?

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep I am planning on going to grad school (probably not to earn millions haha, but so I can do research I’m excited about!)

  • @howdrawinall9738
    @howdrawinall9738 Před 2 lety +1

    When sat exam aplication
    Started 2022?

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety

      Here are all the upcoming SAT dates: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

  • @moorad3683
    @moorad3683 Před 2 lety +1

    Coool

  • @abhaycheruku3186
    @abhaycheruku3186 Před 2 lety +5

    I took L's on the SAT but I got into Duke

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +4

      Eyyyy that's awesome! So proud :D

    • @harmony2027
      @harmony2027 Před 2 lety

      Do you have any advice??

    • @abhaycheruku3186
      @abhaycheruku3186 Před 2 lety

      @@harmony2027 On the SAT or getting into college?

    • @abhaycheruku3186
      @abhaycheruku3186 Před 2 lety

      @@annas-universe You're still an amazing human being

    • @harmony2027
      @harmony2027 Před 2 lety +1

      @@abhaycheruku3186 getting into college with a “lower” sat score (I put quotations bc idk what score you got lol)

  • @terabaap9265
    @terabaap9265 Před 2 lety +2

    I love you 😗😗❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dogpuppydog9876
    @dogpuppydog9876 Před 2 lety +2

    When your a 12 yr but watch all the videos

  • @sigh7310
    @sigh7310 Před 2 lety +4

    With all due respect, I find it disingenuous and misleading that a college freshman thinks they got the app process all figured out and makes an “ultimate guide to essays” video.

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety +5

      Ah truee--no one really has the process entirely figured out, but I wanted to give my tips since I've been through the process. :) Remember to take any advice with a grain of salt though!

    • @sigh7310
      @sigh7310 Před 2 lety +3

      @@annas-universe I was too harsh. For that I apologize. I definitely appreciate you making videos helping people out - I found your SAT videos helpful.

    • @annas-universe
      @annas-universe  Před 2 lety

      Aaw no need to be sorry,, and thanks! I’m glad they were helpful :D