Tackling the Why This Major Essay (+ reading my own essays) | Columbia University, Brown University

We're continuing on with approaching different kinds of supplemental essays. Last time, we took a look at the "Why Us" essay. Today, we'll be looking at the "Why This Major" essay.
After I read some examples from of essays I wrote for Columbia University and Brown University, I'll share some advice I have for y'all as you tackle this prompt. Hope you find it helpful!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:26 - Reading My Essays
08:47 - Advice and Analysis
Music:
Sunny Days by Anno Domini Beats
Via KZbin Audio Library

[@lourdricksroom]

I hope y'all found this helpful! :)

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[@lourdricksroom]

Thank you!

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[@lourdricksroom]

Thats definitely an interesting idea! I would need to figure out the logistics for that first

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Stanford banner, Harvard t-shirt, Columbia on the title

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after a whole year, still helpful for us seniors :)

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[@lourdricksroom]

I’m really glad to hear this was helpful!

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When you apply to Ohio State if you want to do engineering you apply directly to the 'college of engineering' in osu. Now as a sophomore I get to apply again to get into the cse major, so this video was really helpful now that I've forgotten how to write essays

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I’m just a freshman but I’m looking at pretty prestigious schools and your videos have helped me greatly with my planning and stress about my college applications, so thanks

[@lourdricksroom]

I'm happy to hear that you found these videos helpful! Best of luck!!

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100/10 video

[@lourdricksroom]

Much appreciated

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I actually want to apply for MIT and they have this essay.

[@lourdricksroom]

Good luck!

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Why did you choose Stanford.. just curious?

[@lourdricksroom]

I think it’ll have the best opportunities for what I want to do moving forward

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