Episode summary introduction: Segment #4 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment describes a framework for students to figure out what to write in their college essay. Subscribe for Assignments.

In this segment, Athena Lao and Rob Franklin of Admissionado lead us through the discussion.

In particular, we discuss the following:

• What is a College Essay?
• What to write in a College Essay?

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to the Segment #4 [1:14]
• What is a College Essay? [4:48]
• What to Write? [9:28]
• Pick 2 Traits or Attributes [10:22]
• Substantiating Narrative &4 Buckets [11:45]
• Example: Ian [14:27]
• Inciting Event  [16:58]
• Investing in your Passion [18:16]
• Tangible Outcomes [19:55]
• Larger Impact and Tying Back [21:05]
• Essay: What Next? [22:23]
• Example 1: Annie [23:01]
• Example 2: Debi [25:34]
• Gobi Dasu on his Stanford Essay [28:12]
• Call 2 Action - Subscribe for Assignments [31:09]
  

Our Guests:

• Athena Lao, is the Head College Mentor at Admissionado. Admissionado has successfully helped students land in the top US universities over the last decade.
• Rob Franklin is a Mentor at Admissionado.
  

Memorable Quote: “If you don’t have a good ‘What?’, you won’t be able to get to the next part…”

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