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Crafting Authentic College Essays: Your Voice Matters

Discover essential tips for writing compelling college essays that reflect your true self. Learn from experts at Rice University, Duke University, and the University of Michigan about the importance of authenticity in your writing. Avoid the pitfalls of overly sanitized essays by focusing on your unique experiences and perspectives. Use your voice, be specific, and write quickly to capture genuine moments. This guide emphasizes that your story is valid, whether it's a moment of triumph or a peaceful day. Share your authentic self and let your words shine!

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Crafting Authentic College Essays: Your Voice Matters

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  1. Better Essays In Less Time Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling May 1, 2013

  2. Susan Knoppow Kim Lifton

  3. Counselors and Teachers ARE Mentors and Reviewers ARE NOT Experts and Editors Independence & confidence Not perfection

  4. Your Story Your Voice Your Words

  5. Your Story Your Voice Your Words

  6. Rice University “Students think it has to be a discussion of their most traumatic experiences. If you have a relatively peaceful existence, that is fine.” Tamara Siler, Senior Associate Director for Admission

  7. Your Story ASK THIS What do I want readers to know about me that they don’t already know? NOT THIS What should I write? or What do they want to hear?

  8. Your Story Be careful with sample essays Do share sample lines, descriptions, details

  9. Your Story Boring Essays?

  10. Duke University “By the time (the application) comes to us, many of them have gone through so many hands that the essays are sanitized. I wish I saw more of a thoughtful voice of a 17 year-old.” ChristophGuttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

  11. YourStory YourVoice Your Words

  12. University of Michigan “This is your interview. Let me know who you really are. I like it when I can hear a student’s voice.” Kim Bryant, Assistant Director of Admissions

  13. Your Voice • What did you do this morning from the time you woke up until you arrived here? • Be specific. • Use all of your senses. • Write fast. • Don’t think!

  14. YourStory Your Voice YourWords

  15. Talking to Parents • Authenticity, not perfection • There are many excellent topics for each student. • When student panics, diving in is not helpful. Step back. Ask questions.

  16. Your Best Tips

  17. Resourceswowwritingworkshop.com/resources

  18. Q&A

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