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September 13, 2022 by Mike Bergin

Looking for College Essay Inspiration?

Don’t you hate that feeling when college essay deadlines loom, and you’re still trying to figure out what to write about? Don’t panic, or at least not yet! Sure, the application essay carries a lot of weight in selective college admission, but, at least, you are writing about a topic you should know very well by now: YOU.

While we can’t tell you exactly what to write about, we can offer specific insights that you should consider at each step in your essay crafting process. If the following articles and podcasts aren’t enough, read to the end for a more targeted solution:

Getting Started on your College Essay: Brainstorming and Free-Writing
Writing a Strong College Application Essay: Drafting
Writing a Strong College Application Essay: Revision and Completion

7 Steps to an Amazing College Essay


 
Still not sure how to craft your perfect college application essay?

We’d love to help you. Just get in touch!

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Mike Bergin
Tens of thousands of students a year prep for the SAT & ACT through programs Mike Bergin created or organized. After more than 30 years of intensive experience in the education industry, he's done it all as a teacher, tutor, director, curriculum developer, blogger, podcaster, and best-selling author. Mike founded Chariot Learning in 2009 to deliver on the promise of what truly transformative individualized education can and should be.

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