I read 150+ essays. Here's how to turn CLICHE college essays ☆ unique ☆

In this video I go over my best advice on how to spice up your college essays! I mention what I think is THE most cliche college essay topic / structure in the history of college essays, as well as a bunch of different methods you can try to make them more unique!
I just wanted to reiterate that I am NOT discouraging this type of essay (in fact, me uploading a video on how to do your own take on this essay should say quite the opposite) -- it’s just that many people rely on this structure to make an impact, and I want to highlight ways to make yours stand out!
If you haven’t watched me break down my own essays, those would be useful to give you a bit of context as well :)
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Juniors getting ready for senior year?🙋‍♂️

[@caitlingee642]

you’re so underrated! i love how straightforward you are thank you

[@celina1488]

This was definitely useful. Thank you so much! I've sent my essays and can't wait for the editing video to come up so i can see your thoughts.

[@vanshithbhandari1696]

I had to watch this 2-3 times over. You were pretty fast there. But the most resourceful one I've come across. Thank you!!

[@mayaszymczak1142]

Most descriptive and helpful college essay tips video, thank you! 💕

[@manjotkaur1714]

Your channel is so helpful!!! I've watched sooo many videos but this is the one that's the best. Rewriting my essay rn!!

[@cathyzuo2112]

This series is so helpful!! Can't wait for the next one (would like to watch a vid about your favorite essay too!)

[@nataliedinh1929]

this is one of the most helpful videos on college essays ever thank you so much!!

[@jennychen4911]

Thank you SO MUCH for your advice! It's really helpful! I believe if we follow those tips, we will definitely be able to write an amazing essay!!

[@stephaniecorreia4805]

This was so helpful! Very straight forward and useful.

[@sophiapriester-veasley5557]

This was the BEST video I have seen so far on this topic!

[@puthtikmony4071]

gosh at 4:21 - 4:34 , face just went :o , thanks so much for helping us out

[@jeanlee3590]

Hi. I will go to Singapore this November for studying. I don’t understand the whole content of your video( because of my English) but I am sure this video will be helpful to my essay. Thanks for sharing ur nice knowledge. I will watch this video several times:)

[@Sdgbmk12]

The most awesome vidio on essay writing i have ever watched. Thank u so much for sharing these ideas

[@sumaiyaimad3174]

Loved this!

[@_melumanzor_]

Thank you for reviewing my essay, hopefully it will help me!

[@explorewithCK]

Hi Chloe - can you make a video for book recommendations that you personally find useful in crafting your writing style?

[@jessieli8933]

Wow! This is so nice

[@arvs_17_]

Can't thank you enough!

[@pinksociiety6987]

Currently applying to NYU. Thank you for this video!! Changing the entire layout of my essay.

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You got in ?

[@in.themeantime.]

Did you?

[@user-tw9db4pt9p]

I’ve been binging some of your videos lately, and I was wondering if you still read over essays???? Honestly all your advice and info has been super helpful and I think getting more personalized advice would be so great :)

[@yussifm-hardi6332]

Thanks a lot this is very helpful

[@ebaroooo]

im a 7th grader and i really don't know why im watching this but this was very informative:)

[@teeI0ck]

This video is very helpful. 🧗‍♂️ its showing an accurate and deep understanding; great perceptive. 💡 Muito obrigado for all the insightful information... 🤝

[@zaraaziz8908]

You’re the best !!

[@math_the_why_behind]

Thank you so much!

[@hotpplloveme]

Just imagine her being your teacher and then saying that byeeeeeeee at the end of the class.

[@giovanacabrera4906]

It would be awesome if you could show us Singapore with your friends :)

[@chloechou1721]

it's helps a lot. thank you:3

[@jayraw2079]

Please can you talk about the I am a gargoyle esaayx

[@ericaroundtheworld]

Hi I really really enjoying ur teaching style I wonder if u still teach?? And where did u read all the essays ?

[@AnimeProduction101]

How important is it to write at a college level? This most likely sounds dumb, but I suck at writing. I'm a transfer student, and I took my writing classes early to get them out of the way. The last paper I wrote, was 2 years ago and it was a research paper for a bio class. I put one of my essays through an online grading site and it said I have the writing skills of an 11th grader. LOL :( But I got A's in my writing classes so I don't get it.

[@khinaye6272]

Mannnn should have seen this before I submit my essay 😒

[@SydneeTrautman]

i am lonly in sixth grade yet i’m thinking about college essays when there are other things i need to do🤦‍♀️

[@lydie6311]

Can I send my essay for you to read

[@Nick-hd5xl]

I know this is not related, but which college ranking is the most reliable?? 1) U.S. News and World Reports 2) QS World University Ranking 3) Times higher Education Please reply I just want to know because they differ a lottt.

[@leejaerim8972]

I'd like to know the answer too ☺️

[@lilithnimrod6669]

What about 150 words essays.?

[@prasiddharajaure1465]

So, bullying related essays are common?

[@asynchloe]

well not specifically bullying, but essays about some sort of negative childhood occurrence - either your environment or how other people affect you!

[@maironsandoval9090]

OMG I just sent my essay to KathPath to be reviewed! It would be amazing if you could review it! I’m applying to UChicago ED

[@maironsandoval9090]

Econ also haha

[@SSGMarkus]

Did you get in?

[@kavya1261]

6:01

[@shanela_esahcholymay9963]

I think I'm late 😅 I wish I saw this earlier

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I love you, bye

[@joshuacheng7325]

for the redridding hood example at about 2.25 , i know you took it from a masterclass person

[@okay6475]

me in the 8th grade watching this