3 Tips for Writing a Memorable Common App Essay
Most forgettable college essays make the same three moves: a common topic (the sport, the club, the instrument), a common connection (hard work, discipline, “grit”), and common language (“teamwork makes the dream work”). This video shows you how to dodge all three and write something an admission reader will actually remember.
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📍 Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:14 Tip #1 - Choose a (more) uncommon topic
1:06 Tip #2 - Make uncommon connections
2:43 Tip #3 - Use uncommon language
3:11 Final thoughts
What you'll learn:
Why common topics, common connections, and common language sink an essay
How to pick a topic that isn't the obvious one
How to land on insights and phrasing that feel like yours, not a template
Who this is for: Students writing the Common App personal statement who want their essay to stand out instead of blending in.
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