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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC #2 has submitted 7 apps and already accepted to one (rolling admission). We learned our lesson with DC #1.  The essay doesn’t have to be perfect.  Just get the apps in.[/quote]

I am the PP band parent.  The essay has to be good enough.  For some schools, draft essay is good enough; for others, a more refined essay is required.  Basically, if you really want to go to a school (DD with William and Mary) and you are not in the 75% percent (DD is about the average SAT and GPA) get a good essay together.  And good can be fun, at least that is what we are trying.

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As a writing teacher I’d like to qualify “good.” Good for a college admissions essay is NOT:

How great I am for volunteering 
An injury I overcame
A mission trip that taught me how fortunate I am 
My academic achievements and why they make me super

All of you who are heavily invested in the application process- if your kid’s English teacher isn’t coaching them through this part, hire someone to assist. I see so many BAD college essays the kids and parents think are amazing. They are rife with cliches and very pat lessons that mostly reveal what a sheltered life the kid has had. [/quote]

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