Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the Process

35 College Essays?! The Overlooked Prompts that Unlock Acceptance


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Struggling with supplemental essays like “Why Us?” or “Diverse Community”? You’re not alone—and these underrated prompts can make or break an application. In this episode, I’m joined by experts Joanna Graham, Holly Schreiber, Alex Greco, and Andrew Friedman to uncover what colleges are really looking for, how to avoid common clichés, and how to craft responses that feel authentic, specific, and powerful. Tune in to get the strategies that will help your student’s application stand out where it counts.

Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

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Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the ProcessBy Sheila Akbar, PhD

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