In this episode, Michelle McAnaney, college admissions expert and founder of The College Spy, discusses the college essay and how it fits into the college application as a whole. Learn about the purpose of the college essay, how to choose a topic, off-limit topics, and The College Spy's tips for writing an effective essay. Michelle also discusses how to determine what part of the application is most important to each college.
Admissions Tip of the Day: Optional Essays
College Spotlight: Vassar College
1:43: Main Segment: The College Essay
11:25: How The College Spy can help with college essays
12:20: Admissions tip of the day: Optional essays
13:29: College Spotlight: Vassar CollegeLearn more about college essays -- Go to https://thecollegespy.com/blog/the-role-of-the-essay-in-your-college-application
Podcast Transcript -- Go to https://thecollegespy.com/s/The-College-Spy-Podcast-Episode-5-Transcript-The-College-Essay.pdf
Learn more about The College Spy and the admissions advisory services offered by Michelle and her team -- Go to https://thecollegespy.com/
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