The ULTIMATE Guide to Writing Your College Essays

The advice you’ve been looking for to finally start on those college essays…
Sorry I haven't posted in so long-I didn’t plan on college being so much work but also so much fun, and I kinda had to put this channel on the backburner again to enjoy my first semester as much as possible (and also not tank my gpa lol). I missed you all,, and I’m going to try to post more frequently next semester and not disappear off the face of the internet for months at a time!
Anyway, hopefully this video helps you brainstorm, plan, and finish your common app and supplemental essays!
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0:28 Organizational strategies
1:17 Main essay themes
1:56 The *brainstorm* list
4:06 Mapping out the prompts
5:09 Example: Caltech prompts planning
8:30 The common app essay…
9:20 My common app prompt
10:36 Helpful common app rubric
11:04 Developing the college essay “flow”
12:22 “Why *insert school here*” essays
14:02 Bonus rapid-fire tips:
-Be yourself
-Don’t force a topic
-Limit peer editing
-Stay on top of things!

[@kapildhakal7024]

Thank You for dropping another gem of a content.

[@andreasantiago6683]

I love your videos they really calm my nerves and help me see that the entire college process doesn’t have to be so stressful 💗💗

[@danyelshaikh1553]

That was awesome! All your tips really help, thank you so much!

[@emjrennich7659]

Genuinely this is all pretty good advice - I’m tryna get my creative juices flowing for grad apps soon and might re-listen to some Anthropocene Reviewed lolll

[@annas-universe]

Aaw awesome + good luck! :D such a great podcast lol

[@armakresnamurti]

Just thought of applying to Umich PhD program and I came across your videos. Coincidence? Yes. Will I apply for 2023? Yes! Thank you for the videos, I just contacted the administrator and they have been very helpful with my questions. Cheers.

[@annas-universe]

Yay--that's awesome! So glad to here it, and best of luck :D

[@streamawake2871]

QUEEN IS BACK

[@myakkyyy]

thanks for your videos, I scored 1350 in August. not too bad

[@annas-universe]

Congrats!

[@angelinaxie8734]

I was wondering when you started writing or planning your college essays? Should I start a spreadsheet with all the colleges now if I'm applying in the fall?

[@annas-universe]

I started the summer before my senior year, so now is perfect if you want to be super on top of things! Tbh I also procrastinated a lot of my essays until the Fall, but it’s even nicer if you can start some of them over the summer to take a load off later :)

[@lawb4144]

Welcome back, our Queen

[@annas-universe]

I'm not sure,, but a lot of schools have been continuing their test optional policies lately because of the pandemic

[@lawb4144]

@@annas-universe Thanks. Where are you studying now?

[@annas-universe]

The university of michigan!

[@lawb4144]

@@annas-universe Great. tbh You are so intelligent. Do you consider to earn Masters(even PhD) or Go out to earn millions of $$$?

[@annas-universe]

Yep I am planning on going to grad school (probably not to earn millions haha, but so I can do research I’m excited about!)

[@abhaycheruku3186]

I took L's on the SAT but I got into Duke

[@annas-universe]

Eyyyy that's awesome! So proud :D

[@harmony2027]

Do you have any advice??

[@abhaycheruku3186]

@@harmony2027 On the SAT or getting into college?

[@abhaycheruku3186]

@@annas-universe You're still an amazing human being

[@harmony2027]

@@abhaycheruku3186 getting into college with a “lower” sat score (I put quotations bc idk what score you got lol)

[@bubblecrepenav1993]

I haven't been this excited to write essays since 6th grade 😂 Genuinely, I'm so excited now!

[@Welcomeeeeeeeee]

You’re soo pretty

[@terabaap9265]

Oh yes I love her ❤️

[@kholinarp739]

When do you recommend starting o College Apps?

[@annas-universe]

I recommend starting over the summer before your senior year or when school first starts in late august/September (especially if you’re applying to a bunch of schools), but as long as you get the applications done by their due dates you’re golden :)

[@howdrawinall9738]

When sat exam aplication Started 2022?

[@annas-universe]

Here are all the upcoming SAT dates: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

[@moorad3683]

Coool

[@terabaap9265]

I love you 😗😗❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dogpuppydog9876]

When your a 12 yr but watch all the videos

[@maxjiang1690]

same, I feel you 😞

[@dogpuppydog9876]

@@maxjiang1690 lol

[@sigh7310]

With all due respect, I find it disingenuous and misleading that a college freshman thinks they got the app process all figured out and makes an “ultimate guide to essays” video.

[@annas-universe]

Ah truee--no one really has the process entirely figured out, but I wanted to give my tips since I've been through the process. :) Remember to take any advice with a grain of salt though!

[@sigh7310]

@@annas-universe I was too harsh. For that I apologize. I definitely appreciate you making videos helping people out - I found your SAT videos helpful.

[@annas-universe]

Aaw no need to be sorry,, and thanks! I’m glad they were helpful :D