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10. How to Overcome Writers Block and Find Unique College Essay Topics Through The Edvisory’s Brainstorming Method
If you’re heading into 12th grade, that means it’s time to start working on your college applications. But to write application essays that WOW college admission officers, you need a lot of content to write about, specifically content that relates to your desired major. But wait, what if you don’t even know what you want to major in yet?
In this episode, I am sharing an amazing brainstorming exercise that will help you not only come up with topics for some of your college application essays but also start to understand whether the majors you're thinking of applying to are actually right for you. I’m helping you take the pressure off so you can figure out what you’re deeply interested in right now, write about it in your essay, and then follow it as your major.
What We Cover:
- The pressure to pick a major and figure out your career by age 18
- Top misconceptions when it comes to college application essays
- Four key traits college admission officers are looking for in your essay
- Why having a theme will help you stand out
- How to complete the brainstorming exercise
“70% of students pick the wrong major. So you might have a major in mind that's not quite right for you.”
“This is just one of the many brainstorming exercises I teach my students to help them generate interesting content and ideas because your college application essays count for up to 30% of the admissions decision, which is huge. And through this deep introspective work, you can also start to figure out what you're drawn to and what you're not. A lot of students pick the wrong major.”
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you’ve heard, subscribe and listen to The Bold Student Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to spread the word by leaving a review or sharing this podcast with your friends!
My epic 3 month College Essay Boot Camp is now open for enrollment! This is your everything you need to know about college application essays course -- it’s helped my students get into Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, and dozens more top colleges!
There are limited spots available...I’m waiting for you!
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Join here: https://www.thecollegeessaybootcamp.com/
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If you’re heading into 12th grade, that means it’s time to start working on your college applications. But to write application essays that WOW college admission officers, you need a lot of content to write about, specifically content that relates to your desired major. But wait, what if you don’t even know what you want to major in yet?
In this episode, I am sharing an amazing brainstorming exercise that will help you not only come up with topics for some of your college application essays but also start to understand whether the majors you're thinking of applying to are actually right for you. I’m helping you take the pressure off so you can figure out what you’re deeply interested in right now, write about it in your essay, and then follow it as your major.
What We Cover:
- The pressure to pick a major and figure out your career by age 18
- Top misconceptions when it comes to college application essays
- Four key traits college admission officers are looking for in your essay
- Why having a theme will help you stand out
- How to complete the brainstorming exercise
“70% of students pick the wrong major. So you might have a major in mind that's not quite right for you.”
“This is just one of the many brainstorming exercises I teach my students to help them generate interesting content and ideas because your college application essays count for up to 30% of the admissions decision, which is huge. And through this deep introspective work, you can also start to figure out what you're drawn to and what you're not. A lot of students pick the wrong major.”
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you’ve heard, subscribe and listen to The Bold Student Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to spread the word by leaving a review or sharing this podcast with your friends!
My epic 3 month College Essay Boot Camp is now open for enrollment! This is your everything you need to know about college application essays course -- it’s helped my students get into Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, and dozens more top colleges!
There are limited spots available...I’m waiting for you!
Apply to work with Cathleen
Join here: https://www.thecollegeessaybootcamp.com/
Find out more about The Edvisory and working with Cathleen here: https://www.theedvisoryla.com/
Follow Cathleen on Instagram @lifeandcollegecoach