Anonymous wrote:Where to purchase an application review?

Or I listened to College Essay Guy's part 4 today - how to know when you are done - and it appeared to focus on a "Values Review". How do I get a list of these values to see if the application hits them?

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Anonymous wrote:1. Make sure the "voice" of the applicant is strong (hopefully not diluted by over-editing) - the essays MUST humanize the kid for T20 privates (biggest red flag = "flat" essays). What is the core or basis for your life story? That should be clear.

2. Make sure applicant's EC's and essays speak to: intellectual curiosity; grit; creativity; open-mindedness; kindness; cultural engagement and how applicant "pushes limits"

3. The best ECs tell a story, give you a good sense of the "whole package"

4. Don't add ANY ECs to the Additional Info. It should be for clarifying things that are not obvious. Expanding on research is fine - but short 1-2 bullets. Links are fine.

5. AO know the "quality" of essays coming out of a school. Your essay is compared to your peers (now and those admitted in the past). Same with your in-school ECs and leadership.

How do you know if an essay is flat?