The Don't Sweat It's and Don't Forget It's of Your College Application

It's ⚠️ TIME TO BE REAL ⚠️ in your college application! It turns out you can use humor and show your personality in your application and we'll tell you how! In this episode, Elena and Tom (from the College Essay Guy Team and former college admissions officer) talk about the secret things you're probably worrying too much about and the things you don't want to forget in your college apps. Find more resources below!

• Putting too much information in your Activities Section
• Sounding "smart enough" in your writing
• Getting letters of recommendation from exactly 1 STEM teacher and 1 non-STEM teacher (listen to find out why!)

🧐 Don't Forget It:

• Adjusting your text formatting (if you copy text from Google Docs, it all might be bolded... 🤭)
• Filling out the Additional Information section
• Relatability in your writing can be key!
• Breaking up your text into smaller paragraphs so it is easier to read can make the experience more pleasant for the college admissions staff member reading your application

Find out why by listening to the episode, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram (@scoirinc) for more in this mini-series! See you soon for more college application advice! ☺️

Want to learn more about writing college essays? Check out our top 20 tips for success when writing a college essay!

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This article was originally published on October 28, 2022. It was updated on July 1, 2024 for accuracy and comprehensiveness.