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Studying in the library this weekend for my linear algebra test on Monday.

27/05/2019 // 1 and 2/100 days of productivity

see i'm actually back!!

so hi there! yesterday i didn't take a pic, but today i did and both days i was studying physics for tomorrow's exam. it was not a good idea to register the exam for tomorrow bc i had little time to prepare and that basically meant stress mood swings™ yAY FOR ME amirite

but hopefully i wont completely embarrass myself tomorrow and if i still do, well. at least i'll be well dressed and looking absolutely stunning ahaha

nature photography 🍊🌿 2/?

hELLo fReNdOs!! *moos with good energy* idk if I'm really exploring nature photography or just plugging my gorgeous balcony (which I'm forever grateful to live in), but oh well! Photography!

Hope you're doing well in whatever you're experimenting this month (for me it's art & finals, what a concept), take care of yourself & others and do good. — nans ✨

100 Days of Productivity - Day 13 (a day late) August 19th, 2017

It’s almost that time of year ! Considering how important college essays/ personal statements are, it’s honestly never too early to start drafting. There are all the links/tips I found helpful during my college app experience !!

GENERAL TIPS

Follow the prompt !! Your overall message should lead back to the prompt- make sure that doesn’t get lost in the body of your essay.

Application readers want a sense of the kind of person you are. You are telling a story, not rattling off a list of facts, so convey your own voice, whether that’s sarcastic, funny, or upbeat. Your personality should come through !! 

Have teachers/friends/parents read your essay to make sure it matches your true voice. If it’s not the kind of story you would tell to a group of your friends, it shouldn’t go in your essay.

BE HONEST.

SERIOUSLY. DON’T MAKE STUFF UP, IT’S NOT WORTH IT.  

We all would love a grand story about how you saved three babies from a landslide in the Yukon territory, but if you manage to make a mundane part of your life shine, your application will stand out that much more. 

And using a real piece of your life makes writing easier too.

Find a motif/metaphor/theme to tie together the beginning and end of your essay. Connecting your personal experiences with something like a book or a movie has potential for humor + an added piece of your personality. But even something like a trip to Costo can be the perfect background to tell your story. 

Get to know your guidance counselor !! They have so much insight into the application process + they write a rec letter. Even after graduation, my counselor is my close friend, counselors can be the best. 

ESSAY EXAMPLES

Class of 2020 Essays That Worked 

First Lines from Admitted Stanford Applicants 

Top 42 Successful Common App Essays

FINDING YOUR TOPIC 

4 Clichéd College Essay Topics to Avoid

The Perfect Topic: Right Under Your Nose

Essay Rocket Fuel: The Anecdote

Brainstorming About the College Application Essay

5 College Application Essay Topics That Always Work

OTHER RESOURCES 

How Brittany Stinson Wrote Her Costco Essay

Common Application Prompts: The Do’s and Dont’s

College Essay Style Tips

Seven Ways to Make Your College Essay Stand Out

What Every Ivy League College is Looking for in its Admission Essays

Top College Officials Share Notes on Great Application Essays

Would You Admit You? (@genericappblrurl)

Buckle down, dig deep, and don’t overthink. My ask is always open for any questions/editing help !!