How to Write a College Essay from START to FINISH

What’s up tanners!

This is a very very brief guide to writing college essays, based on my personal experience but also after reviewing approx. 200 student essays! Be sure to take the steps, starting with getting to know your college profile, brainstorming essay ideas, outlining essay, essay drafting, editing, and repeat!

I will be uploading more videos on specifically how to choose a good essay idea, how to edit an essay, your ideal college apps timeline and time management tips, and more! Share this video if you found it helpful :)

✨This is Episode 1 of my Everything Essays Guide!✨
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[asynchloe]

college apps: a time where college students rejoice that we don't have to deal with it anymore, as we watch the kiddies struggle. I feel like my job is to pass on the advice and give yall virtual hugs hehe

p.s. -- thoughts on changing my name to "ur tigermom chloe" ? i'm still not sure :(

[saladaabdullahi]

I love how this showed up on my feed because I was struggling with my college essay for 2 hours and needed some good advice. Thank you!!!

[isabelveit]

I would love to watch a video on the common app timeline: from HS freshman to senior!! The process seems so overwhelming sometimes. Loved the video, by the way, it was brief and straight to the point! Thanks so much!

[irfanbhuiyan]

right off the bat, this is very different from than other advice on the internet. I've been struggling with the essay a lot but i think this will be super helpful. Thank you!

[srracha]

I've already written my personal statement, but am struggling with my supplementals. This video helped me a lot to by guiding me to start back at the basics to develop a better foundation for my essays and showcase the best version of me through my writing! I might even go back and reevaluate my personal statement. Thank you for your super helpful content!! You're awesome <3

[-venus]

Thank you so so much for making this video. I’m writing a last minute personal essay and I can’t tell you enough how much this video has help me! You’re truly a lifesaver. <3

[arvs__]

You're a gem! This channel deserves way more subscribers. Thank you so much for your advice, it is amazing!!

[medogerty]

Holy- ofc the best vid on essays pops up after I submitted my apps

[neecs]

Hi Chloe. Thank you so much for this. I am struggling with writing my personal essay and this video is straight forward yet very helpful. It's jam-packed with advices. Thank you!

[aidanhyman]

Your videos have been the most helpful pieces of advice I have come across for the college application process! Thank you so much, for putting the time in to make them!

[Psolve]

Best explanation ever! You are amazing! Please never stop teaching.

[sda]

Awesome video! I really like the advice and love to see how your passion transpires when you talk about essay-writing. Btw, you’re rocking the red hair color 🔴⚫️

[hhkosky]

I finally found useful ways to improve my writing and college app essays...Thank u so much!!! >3

[rubikashree]

Damn, this advice is an absolute gem

This is really going to help me a ton.

[bibliophile]

This is exactly what I needed right now! I have no clue what to write about😂

[shelbyemery]

me watching this in the middle of october because im still unsatisfied with my own essay :D

[jessieliang]

0. list event and characteristics
1. structure the evant_ related
2. don‘t talk about achievement. Instead, say why you start it.
3. creative short story _ observe the tone

4. if still no idea__ 50 successful Harvard application essays (thx ! Luv that)
5. describe sth small and imitate others' tone and techniques
6. draft essay__ don't quit
😭😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰 see you in next video~

[teeIck]

this video is very helpful. 🧗‍♂️
its showing an accurate and deep understanding; great perceptive. 💡

Muito obrigado for all the insightful information... 🤝

[yussifm-hardi]

this will be very helpful thanks a lot.

[abhigyanhazarika]

Hey! This is soo helpful! Thanks so muchh
Also, do you have any suggestions for online personality tests or probably a questionnaire or something?