What to Write in a College Essay

[@EmphaticTrain]

PLEASE don't over look the essay!!!!!! I did four revisions on my essay and every revision I did I sat down to multiple different English teachers. I only had a 3.5 GPA/1150 SAT score and I still got into my dream college!!!! Follow the tips I completely agree with her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EmphaticTrain]

I sat down with*******

[@audrey145]

which college was ur dream college? and congrats! :)

[@EmphaticTrain]

College of William and Mary!

[@Baconnator22]

EmphaticTrain wait so do or don't look over it?

[@EmphaticTrain]

itsmelissa16 what I meant to say is look over your essay/reread your essay as many times as possible!

[@mrflinstone57]

luckily I had a really cool English teacher who did a whole unit on college essays 1st semester of senior year. wish more schools did that..reading sample essays really helped. Another good tip is to just have nothing hold u back on ur first draft. Then you can revise it/take bits and pieces of it, until it becomes masterpiece! Good luck to all rising seniors! 😘 you got this.

[@YozoraYue]

wow! nice teacher!!!

[@user-tm1my6pj2u]

Etienne Adams tysm that price of advice just made me feel like I’ll do so much better when I begin my essay it came as a reminder to me to not be afraid to just throw everything out there and pick out what I like because I hold back it’s good to have that reminder that’s it’s just a draft tysm! I’ve been so anxious about it and that eased me ❤️❤️❤️

[@yesreneau]

You have 1 job.

[@azania1243]

To be first?

[@quynhanhto316]

oh that s you :)))) aaaa i love you taylorrrr

[@yeskaii]

YesReneau I luv u Taylor

[@joshuasnisky3611]

YesReneau do you think it is a good idea to write about your passion even though it can be seen throughout the classes and extracurriculars you've chosen? Also luv u.

[@khadijaalnadi9907]

can you do Q&A video ??☺☺

[@elenafrancois7028]

I'd really like you to read my three ideas and give me your opinion... 1. How moving to a country on the other side of the ocean changed my way of seeing the Otherness (and basically how it changed, I wouldn't be the person I am now if I was still living in Spain) (I moved from Spain (Europe) to Panama (Central America) when I was 13) 2. What I learned from my mother's attitude towards people who have a different culture from us. (meaning: how it teached me to be open with people and accepting cultural differences) 3. I don't really have a third topic but I'd like to show that I'm a determined person who is curious, takes profit of every situation, is always interested in everything new that can bring her experience and skills, and a person who is always requestioning everything (I mean it in a good way, like I'm interested by a lot of things and I always have debates with my friends about everything). I'm doing everything I can to get some help and advice, I've never lived in America and I've never been in contact with the american system before moving to Panama. Plus, I'm in a french school and I don't even have a counselor, I'm doing the SAT on my own and my english teacher is the only one who can help me with my college essay, and that's only because he's the only teacher in my school that speaks english. I'm sorry if this bothers you in any way. I've send many mails to people who could helped me and I've contacted student organizations at Harvard who helped me understand how the american college system works. I'm really trying to get as many help and advice as I can.

[@yesreneau]

***See one of my SUCCESSFUL Harvard essays here for FREE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7FZ6WibMefb5I

[@beatricekarlonaite6709]

Help! What if you honestly haven't done anything that interesting in life? How do you show yourself in such a way they would be impressed? Say, you love writing, have written stories but never actually published them, not even a school newspaper? Bc, of course, they won't be interested in someone who didn't even have their work anywhere to be seen; since of course they wouldn't care that you maybe didn't have a chance to publish it anywhere.

[@raver2be]

The whole reason people go to college is to make opportunities available for themselves. Perhaps tie that idea in. You might not have been afforded certain opportunities in your school/community/upbringing, but you are working toward opening doors for yourself, and college is a big step toward those possibilities.

[@titanotic_4616]

Just say what you've been through not what you've done

[@gautamc3613]

1. My passion to be a defense attorney 2. My rise from laughing stock to pride of the school 3. Challenging the social norms of my community (P.S. I've got at least 3 years until I have to write one of these essays)

[@carrotswithak2614]

Enlightened Ingression lmao I have six years

[@AngeloSends]

Great essay topics! But make sure you're open to change; you still have 3 years to go and by the time you even get to the point of writing your essays, these may not even be the best ones. (I'm only saying this because I feel when I write something like this it "puts in in stone", and I won't want to write about anything else)

[@gautamc3613]

Thanks for the advice, and I'll sure to reconsider my topics as I get to the point at which I write the piece.

[@MoonyCookie]

Enlightened Ingression omg same! still a freshman! gonna work on my application right away lol!

[@enajdanofulla6958]

i have 4 and i am already stressed

[@تكوينجمالالكون]

You're hair is shiny and so beautiful today like more then ever

[@chibi49]

don't even need this video but i still watch it just because

[@sierra5726]

literally a sophomore in college but still watching lmao

[@chibi49]

same im gona be a junior this year and discovered this channel recently

[@khaliqrodriquez7787]

Sarah Alsilwi omg that's me right noa

[@jennal6625]

literally a freshman in hs what am i doing

[@davidkanjuru3281]

in case of any assistance in academic homework reach me at [e-mail]

[@jbourne4444]

Since you graduated from a very prestigious school do you prefer to date guys with similar credentials?

[@arcisvar4863]

I mean people don't look at your degree when dating someone. But she is more likely to meet someone her level because of the environment she will be in they will most likely relate with her over the values she holds, the interests the friend groups, the ethic. PS not intentionally seeking because that's nuts but indirectly, unintentionally it will happen.

[@Y3m3n1ah]

Make a video about the ACT and SATs please 🙏🏼

[@davidkanjuru3281]

in case of any assistance in academic homework reach me at [e-mail]

[@jeannetteromo6271]

college essay idea: an event that challenged ur beliefs and views and how it changed u

[@WriteYourAcceptance]

Great feedback especially on schools wanting students who will strive to be successful anywhere!!

[@amandubey6941]

i needed this advice. thank you.

[@yesreneau]

Anytime :)

[@quynhanhto316]

you re soo lucky :'(

[@amandubey6941]

yeah'' i was thinkin that she actually replied. very happy.

[@amandubey6941]

i watch her videos since she had 23k subs. just love her content and advice.

[@quynhanhto316]

Aman Dubey yeah she s so cool right :))))

[@WriteYourAcceptance]

You make a good point on the main objective of the essay! Many people tend to drift off and don't remember that you need to convince the university to let them in! Awesome!

[@electwriting2193]

Get top-notch assistance for your essay writing To know more visit: electwriting.com/

[@isaackorchenko9609]

I sort of have three ones that I can confidently write about: 1. My love for the Glee TV series (literally sing every song verbatim) 2. The meaning of passion and intensity as a drum major for my high school marching band 3. I have mixed feelings about this, but how my personality of being an ambivert is somehow confusing everyday I'd really love tips and extra help from anyone! 👌🤞

[@BoofBroadcast]

You just inspired me after my worst writers block. Thank you so much.

[@iiAngelic]

Basically, you have to be a good story teller.

[@autumnaricot]

Where were you in 2012!? I think I might apply to grad school just to use these tips lol

[@jjrabbit2023]

Thanks so much for the tips! I keep telling myself I'll start writing mine this summer, maybe in August but I took your challenge to heart and now I think I'm ready for my first draft. Thanks so much! Best of luck with your KZbin endeavors. ❤️ idk if you already did this, but could you do a video about how you decided your major?

[@prarthana1984]

Did you write it?

[@elmdogo]

What schools did you apply to? Where did you get accepted/rejected (if any)? How/Why did you choose Harvard?

[@jonasbrothers3000]

how adding a certain level of determination to one thing can fold into heightening one's overall determination and expectations/how lists changed my life/how pretending to be awesome makes you that form of awesome, and then some

[@christopherg.2319]

Gonna bookmark this vid for next year in time for college applications.

[@eileenbergman9793]

1. for a prompt that is not explicitly supposed to be an essay, somehow make it a math equation 2. something about overcoming living with an alcoholic parent 3. something about becoming a leader in many activities by overcoming anxiety and being an introvert

[@navidperalta944]

Thanks you YesReneau😊 I was thinking about what topic and then I got your notification, you helped me so much

[@annatatham945]

Ok here’s my 3 ideas: How I survived acute myeloid leukemia. How I overcame spiritual dryness. My goal to serve others because of surviving cancer and how I plan to do that.

[@victoria7618]

1. the time my health knowledge bowl team placed 13th in the state of ohio and how i plan to lead the team this year as captain to the top three 2. my tutoring of my family friend evelyn(8 years old)and trying to work past her adhd and developmental issues 3. something about being the mother of my friend group and learning compassion through making sure they had their homework done and convincing them they were good enough to go to college(which 3 of them are now applying to) what do you think +yesreneau? are these good ideas?

[@Baconnator22]

Tori B 2!

[@iLoveFantagekathie39]

I agree, the second idea seems like the best! All three are great though:)

[@zuha1154]

2!

[@averyberg8965]

I love your videos so much!! Thank you for doing what you do!! ❤️

[@fijigoya1236]

My three essay ideas: 1. How I overcame an injury in middle school that disabled me to go to school for 8 months (over the span of 2 years, so I didn't just miss one whole year) 2. How I love robotics and started a robotics team at my school 3. How I can't think of a third idea 0-0

[@jamieterran834]

Perfect timing! I'm writing my essay for doctor of physical therapy school and it's so hard bit this helped!

[@celestec.2405]

1. My drive and ambition to become a doctor 2. How my family life and culture affected how my personality came to be (hard work and compassion) 3. How I use music to express my self (I play trumpet and piano and I compose music in my free time) Are these topics strong enough for college apps?

[@baraaali4147]

I think so but make sure for the first two that your essays are different from the average app. I want to be a doctor too and I think colleges definitely look for unique perspectives when choosing people.

[@melody10234]

Reneau omg it's like you knew I had a crisis over this last night 😹😭 the timing is impeccable

[@lucylu5614]

Could you please publish your Harvard common app essay?

[@diyaelizabeth13]

She did

[@gabz09_]

class of 2018!!!!! preparing for college apps now and this video's just what I needed! thanks taylor!

[@emilycarter8922]

You might want to check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-lo5d7lKiFbpI

[@beautybysarxo]

im about to apply to colleges so this is sooooo helpful :) you are so hilarious and so natural on camera!! definitely made a subbie out of me!

[@titanotic_4616]

1. The suffering and struggle I went through as a child of a single mother of 3 sons and a single daughter 2. How even though others made fun of me and some even walked on me and I just laughed it off 3.The amount of time I stayed on my studies to get to where I am and hopefully where I want to be

[@laurentheengineer2633]

This is what I was thinking of writing about how does it sound?​ During the course of high school, my house was robbed twice. The robbers were part of a Chilean gang and both times broke in through ripping off and climbing through my bedroom window. My family lost a lot during the robbery however the thing we really cared about losing was our feeling of safety. Before the robbery I was greedy I wanted everything; I wanted the newest; I wanted the best. However, because of the robbery I learned how little material items mattered and focused on the people in my life, my relationships, and valuing the things I do have and starting a journey towards minimalism. I went on to interview members of the gang who robbed me and hear their stories and what had led them to a life of crime. This further made me focus on how grateful I was for what I had rather than to care about what I did not have.

[@justjessicathings3134]

hi! I love your videos :) and also a question: so would these tips be for the supplement essays or the common app?

[@dananto4576]

I wanted to subscribe again as soon as you quoted mulan, like you're now my favorite youtuber. XD

[@noormuhammad594]

Wooow... my teacher explained me and I didn't get it but since I watched ur video it helped me alot and I'm so sure that I'm gonna rock this college essay..😉😉 thx for the help

[@ivi122]

Nice video. Love your personality

[@steven_003]

Your voice is so relaxing when you talking so quiet. :)

[@aaronwheat6926]

Do you know if the person who wrote "This." actually get accepted to the college?

[@iLoveFantagekathie39]

that's what i was thinking lol!

[@remonafray2845]

Aaron Wheat what is "this"?

[@iLoveFantagekathie39]

5:00

[@remonafray2845]

Kathie Huang thank you omg😂

[@andriy5507]

The limit is 650 words and the minimum number is 250... he'd have to write "this" 249 more times lol

[@esrs007]

1. How meeting politically involved people on my travels inspired me to be an activist 2. talking to a christian missionary about his beliefs and about my own, very different beliefs on a 14 hour plane ride. begin by talking about how i used to be so afraid of rejection i would automatically agree with everything someone said. 3. making friends with a mormon and talking to her about our conflicting beliefs, but we're still good friends. 4. how traveling made me realize the nuances of who i am, how i'm viewed, and the importance of self knowledge.

[@minjakovacevic4863]

never been this early love from serbia💙

[@stephaniezaahl8354]

😱Gosh, you remind me of my crazy best friend 😀.love the video.

[@beatricendalichako2032]

I love your work!!!Thank you very much.

[@nothingposted9056]

1. Trying to learn japanese in Venezuela 2. How the economic crisis made me realize sugar and cheese aren't that great to begin with 3. Going to school while protests happened and how I often had to weigh in whether I wanted to die fighting or live while hidden

[@Litzycc]

Thank you for making this video.

[@kj1227icecap]

Great video!

[@jaimev6062]

Neat insight! Really liked the prompt "courageous moments". Wish we were friends! Welp, consider me a cyber-friend.

[@thechief2887]

Thank you so much for this 😍

[@nadia4026]

how do you run long distance

[@unicorn2604]

YAY NEW VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@catherinemcmahan3011]

Hi YesReneau!! What are some of your tips to stop procrastinating? Thank you:))

[@Wilzeck]

1. My growth and curve in my piano 2. Overcoming the pressure of being mediocre in school, and the result of a much desirable position. 3. How my dream of being a Doctor changes. What you guys think?

[@sarahmilligan7895]

I don't think I have a problem with procrastination because I am working on my college essays in 8th grade

[@zsophia1]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@turtu7425]

You look like Sara Bareilles

[@veenaagarwal4913]

One of the best videos of yours.... huha huha😁

[@jeffie6455]

the notification sqaud is here

[@ruoweilim7334]

don't even think outside the box. think where there is no box.

[@brookestout675]

Hi! I'm currently working on my common application essays and I want to be a poly sci major and eventually go to law school. Do you think writing about politics would be a bad idea? Not necessarily talking about my views but how my family shaped my views and how that made me want to be a lawyer.

[@thislady987]

Thanks Yesorno!

[@capitalb5889]

American college essay: Here's my dream, how I overcame adversity and how I achieved world peace Oxford/Cambridge University essay: Here's why I love studying History

[@ireallylovecupcakes]

1. My desire to help rectify the problem of global warming (Cow farts anyone?) and my subsequent passion for vegetarianism 2. My time spent in a mental hospital and how I've changed since then (personal growth) 3. Polymers!

[@janetvardes9829]

Julia! From the Magicians. That's who you look like!

[@AditiBhosale171]

how About writing something like the thing you once failed at and it being a social failure. ...and how you overcame it or something like that..?

[@ginalewerenz3221]

what about writing the whole essay on latin. I mean would that be outstanding or just annoying? or you just take a meaningful metaphor or some poetry slam and stitch that togheter

[@slmx.mohamudd1146]

I’m in the 8th grade and I already know I want to talk about my love for Physics and math but I also want to talk about my passion for basketball! Oh well, I have like 4 and a half years to think so it’s okay😂

[@arushi8345]

hello Reneau, I'm Arushi from India, your videos are really helpful to watch. Can you share a Video on how to increase one's reading and comprehension speed? does eliminating sub-vocalization really work? I really need to know what's your say in this....

[@jacquelineganun3042]

what job was offered to you by l'oréal in paris? and if it's not too personal, why did you reject it? working for lancôme (part of l'oréal) in france is my dream job, and I was wondering how they reached out to you and what they wanted you to do!

[@ziqingpan561]

very helpful. thanks a lot!

[@electwriting2193]

Hey, Get top-notch assistance for your essay writing To know more visit: electwriting.com/

[@enriqueflores9792]

Will you please share your essays more specifically the common app ?

[@attyyyehuiii4062]

Please Make a video on how SATs work,I'm a 7th grader and dying to know 😁

[@parivanleaf]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@aaliyah7809]

I want to write about something really personal such as serious family problems or mental illness but I’m afraid it’ll come off as “oh accept me into your school bc I’ve had a hard life !!1!1” :/ these two problems are really big parts of who I am now whether I like to admit it or not and I just think it’s important to show the real me

[@aaliyah7809]

samh5230 exactly ! I want my essay to be full of emotion and what I genuinely feel. And it would be so much easier to write because it would just flow out of me, I wouldn’t have to think too hard. I just will have a hard time not making it look like I’m looking for sympathy but rather to express how it has shaped me

[@artsyandy]

ok so what if i wanna talk abt art bc its important to me even tho theyre gonna see like my art awards and everything

[@beberoro1]

This is weird...we don't write essays to get into uni in Canada...not as far as I know

[@nicolettemoreau747]

Could you do a video on organization?

[@andyrandy6884]

Are you going to continue education at Harvard? (for example, masters, PhD, etc)

[@claytongriffith8323]

Thank you

[@HazyHuez]

Could you make a college app essay for adults looking to go back to college

[@_______3496]

Yes or No? definitely Reneau.

[@srikarprayaga2534]

I'm going to be applying to colleges soon (btw I live in California so applying to Ucs) Thank you so much for the advice!

[@Hannah-vp6eq]

Srikar Prayaga write killer essays, UCs review applications holistically so if your grades and GPA aren't perfect the essays alone can get you in. Consider going to community college if you don't get in (assuming you're in high school), you'll have a much better chance of getting in by transferring after getting your AA. I transferred to UC Berkeley.

[@michelleibarra6429]

Your laugh is so cute!!!

[@kawaiimeme1735]

I'm literally watching this at the age of 13. I shouldn't be worrying about the essay just yet.

[@tonychen5517]

lol, im worrying about how to get into Harvard and stuff, and I'm in 7th grade

[@mariahhassan6554]

When do the prompts for Harvard even come out?

[@christinanguyen796]

my question is about the significance of high school grades (specifically freshmen and sophmore). my grades suffered during those years due to circumstances, so as an incoming senior, would you have any advice?

[@raver2be]

You could talk about the challenges you had to overcome.

[@anupamdahal7029]

i would like to believe you did this video in response to a message I sent you. Thank You.

[@johnsondunkerson3100]

what do i write about if i'm just an average joe that has nothing special to share andI has no clue what I want to do after college. I dont even know what I want to go to college for

[@electwriting2193]

Get top notch assistance for your essay writing To know more visit: electwriting.com/

[@mrdrako1342]

That seth rogan laugh is why i subscribed

[@yabetsetadesse5071]

Thanks a lot

[@pandapie1382]

Hey Reneau can u give ,e tips on how to get into U Cal Berkeley it's my dream and I have to

[@wahidahrazali5502]

Im watching this at 1am and I was like, "WOAHHHH"😂😂

[@owlright7524]

Can I write about how I fought against mental illness?? Would that be a bad idea since it'd show how much of a terrible person I used to be??

[@poetry_grrrl]

atika nusrat i doubt it because it will show your resilience when even your own thoughts combated against you

[@poetry_grrrl]

so you should write about that(: wish you luck x (:

[@angelicajohnson3760]

atika nusrat thats what Im doing lol

[@RichKilla86ers]

I didn’t type an essay to get into a university yet but damn I sure hate typing damn essays from high school to community college. Screw academics, I rather take vocational/trade class in college instead.

[@electwriting2193]

Get top notch assistance for your essay writing To know more visit: electwriting.com/

[@gersoncarrera9970]

I was taking a sip from of hot ramen noodles when she started counting down and after she said one I burned my tongue.

[@brennacollette9353]

was that a Mulan pun in the intro or am I just imagining things HA

[@aimricknya6466]

How long should the college essay be?