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[quote=Anonymous][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]

Excellent post!

Another teacher here and my two favorite college essays ever were:  “my childhood as the daughter of a shrink” and “I’m the guy most likely to volunteer to pick you up at the airport or help you move”.  Both were so well written and so poignant while being very funny.  [/quote]

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