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how to write the first draft of your college essay!

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Today’s video is how to write the first draft of your college essay! I know sometimes just starting your first essay is the hardest part, so I tried to compile all my best tips for writing your college essays! Going into your first essay, the most important thing is to be authentic and be yourself – even if it sounds cliche! Make sure to take time to brainstorm, write outlines, ask people for advice, and take your time. I also have an essay editing giveaway in this video! Let me know if you have any videos you want to see next!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 intro + GIVEAWAY DETAILS
1:26 q&a w/ me details!
1:58 find your main idea
3:59 write over the word count
4:39 read one line at a time
5:23 keep a “college essay ideas” note
6:38 have fun with your essay!
7:42 ask people for advice when you need it
8:35 write more than one essay
9:35 closing remarks ;D

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the College Application Process Series, or CAPS, is a series that helps students throughout the entire college application process, from asking teachers for rec letters, to writing the first draft of your common app essay, to building your activities section, to submitting your final college app! i started this because i know how much it would have helped me to have something like this when i was going through the application process, and i didn't find any stepbystep process videos out there. so, i decided to start one myself! :)

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