https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp Use this space to record general concerns etc. about the college essay. en-us 2021-03-30 13:38:52 UTC 2021-04-06 13:05:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383360063 I don't know what I'm doing and that I will royally mess up the essay. I also have no idea if I'm doing enough since I know people who've taken APs every year and are part of model UN, debate, robotics, varsity sports etc. And I don't have that.]]> 2021-04-05 14:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383360063 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383364693 I will not have enough remembered experiences to be able to answer the prompts well]]> 2021-04-05 14:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383364693 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383364952 I don't have anything meaningful enough to write about]]> 2021-04-05 14:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383364952 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383365366 I won't know what topic to write about]]> 2021-04-05 14:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383365366 22kozlova https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383365548 I won't get into any schools because I don't think I'd have an interesting enough essay]]> 2021-04-05 14:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383365548 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383366482 I don't have enough accomplishments that are quantifiable and comparable ]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383366482 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383367324 I have no idea how this works/ what they're looking for]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383367324 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368503 My extracurriculars aren't involved enough]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368503 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368537 You should not write about how you went to africa and saved a village. Write about a legitimate experience that has influenced you and is unique.]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368537 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368775 My essay will sound too cliche, or how to make it unique.

]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368775 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368938 Admission officers basically skim the college essays]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383368938 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383369044 i'm too boring or my essay will be mundane ]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383369044 22kozlova https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383369123 there are certain topics colleges are sick and tired of hearing about]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383369123 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383369622 You can't start the essay with "I"]]> 2021-04-05 14:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383369622 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383370005 there is another standardized test called the JRE that must be taken before applying to get a PhD]]> 2021-04-05 14:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383370005 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383373404 The "standard formats" that college prep people encourage people to use are actually boring to read especially for college admission people who read thousands of those similarly formatted essays a year]]> 2021-04-05 14:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383373404 Kimchii https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383374959 I won't be able to stand out from everyone else]]> 2021-04-05 14:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383374959 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383375726 there are formats we should avoid]]> 2021-04-05 14:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383375726 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383375771 Stray from really dark topics, anything that would make the admissions officers uncomfortable

]]> 2021-04-05 14:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383375771 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383375924 Throughout high school I've almost completely focused on grades, and my extracurriculars are extremely lacking and not community-involved]]> 2021-04-05 14:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383375924 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383377002 Do you have to write a new essay for each college that you apply to?]]> 2021-04-05 14:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383377002 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383377467 It's super hard to catch the attention of admissions officers]]> 2021-04-05 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383377467 Kimchii https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383378359 You should try not to write "Sob stories"]]> 2021-04-05 14:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383378359 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383378727 my lackluster essays will carry down all other aspects of my application]]> 2021-04-05 14:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383378727 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383378761 What are some original ideas for an essay?]]> 2021-04-05 14:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383378761 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383379017 there are buzzwords we should include]]> 2021-04-05 14:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383379017 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383380611 You should not write about sports. ever. just dont. unless you've got a unique story nobody wants to hear about that goal you scored one time]]> 2021-04-05 14:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383380611 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383382311 All college essay's I've read are so boring. Is that what admissions communities really want?]]> 2021-04-05 14:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383382311 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383383267 I don't know if Lexington is purposely very chill about college because they are afraid of stressing us out. I know kids in other schools who are visiting colleges already. ]]> 2021-04-05 14:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383383267 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383384194 the weather will be nice next week because I want ice cream]]> 2021-04-05 14:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383384194 Kimchii https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383386027 College essays can make or break your admission]]> 2021-04-05 14:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383386027 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383387769 Be true to yourself. find your inner voice in your writing to make it stand out]]> 2021-04-05 14:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383387769 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383388182 Admissions can depend on admission officers' moods that day]]> 2021-04-05 14:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383388182 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383388671 college is legitimately a scam and in the real world competitions and experience are the only way to show skill]]> 2021-04-05 14:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383388671 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383395992 Top colleges and universities expect high schoolers to come out of high school already successful and international-award-achieving]]> 2021-04-05 14:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383395992 https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383403890 being perfect in a sea of perfect applications to an ivy school makes you exactly like everyone else. you need something to make you imperfect and something to make you excellent to legitimately stand out]]> 2021-04-05 14:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383403890 cjconlon https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383706912 2021-04-05 16:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1383706912 cjconlon https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1386946844 From the University of Puget Sound]]> 2021-04-06 13:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cjconlon/zhq9shysjqs0uorp/wish/1386946844