Real College Essays

Thrilled to share this interview with the College Knowledge podcast. It was a pleasure to discuss the college application process!

In the era of AI and a whole industry of college admissions services, you wouldn't be the first person to have wondered about paying someone to write a college admissions essay for you. But no matter how tempting it may be, don't do it! Check out our latest blog on why you should never pay someone to write your college essay: https://lnkd.in/gWENRiNh

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At this point in college application season, you may be close to the fun part: actually getting to think about going to college! Check out this reflection on working with Ben on college essays from our former student who is now at Bucknell University! https://lnkd.in/gkziZcyi

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As deadlines approach and you hunker down to write your college essays, you may be wishing you didn't have to. With the rise of AI and changes to the college admissions process over the last few years, essay writing may seem like it's on its way out. But don't get your hopes up too soon. For better and worse (we think better!) the college application essay is here to stay. https://lnkd.in/gjQfFx4r

With the Early Action deadline coming up this Friday, you may be feeling under pressure to get applications done fast. But if at all possible, don't save your college essay writing until the last minute! Here's why: https://lnkd.in/dmaUNjbx

If you're applying to college this year, you may feel like you need to mine your life for intense challenges and traumatic experiences in order to write a great college essay. This couldn't be further from the truth. Check out our blog on why, and on what you can do to write an amazing essay: https://lnkd.in/gtcHD8DM

Have you ever wondered what Common App topics most students choose? If so, you're not alone. At Real College Essays, we're nerding out about the history of Common App essays and student preferences. Join us and let your inner nerd loose! https://lnkd.in/e9e-FhHV

Looking for a quick hack to write a great college essay? We hate to disappoint, but there's no magic bullet for crafting something unique. Here's our take on what it takes to write a truly original essay: https://lnkd.in/gfTSduNX