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If you are struggling to establish or develop some aspect(s) of your college essay, dig through the resources below to help gather some ideas on how to troubleshoot.

For the many, many of us who are responding to common app prompts, this can give you some specific pointers and examples.

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For this one, the section on finding a thematic thread may be particularly helpful if you are struggling with cohesion or subtext.

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If you want to see some successful college essay executions, check out these examples.

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12 Outstanding Personal Statement Examples + Why They Work 2024 Check out these outstanding real-world personal statement examples for the Common App, and analysis on why they worked. www.collegeessayguy.com⁠

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If your essay feels flat, lifeless, boring, or generic, you probably need to dial up the vulnerability.

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For general tips from college admissions professionals, check out this list.

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35+ Best College Essay Tips from College Application Experts Learn how to tell a story that is personal, unique, and effective, with these college application essay tips from experts in the admissions world. www.collegeessayguy.com⁠

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Though these posts are targeted toward specific experiences, I think they actually provide a pretty solid guide on how to share (or not share) any potentially vulnerable or controversial elements of your person.

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If you’re having a hard time evolving beyond superficial topics, this may help you dig a little deeper.

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If you find yourself in a pickle, here is a guide that shows you how to write a (subpar, but decidedly better than nothing) college essay in one sitting.

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If you have a conflict or challenged you want to write about but aren’t really sure how to approach it, check out these posts.

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