5 common app essay mistakes to stop doing, like, yesterday

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  3 месяца назад +3

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  • @kylemccormick3450
    @kylemccormick3450 Год назад +48

    I am genuinely happy to finally watch a college essay video that shares real, meat-and-potatoes advice, and not just vague, generic advice like "Be your authentic self". Thank you so much! I really appreciate your videos! 👍

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  Год назад +1

      Wow, thank you! Glad you found this helpful Kyle!

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  Год назад +42

    Hi friends!! For the next month (until 11/1/23), we’ll be selecting 3 of the commenters on THIS video for a FREE essay review! To qualify, all you have to do is like and reply to this comment with something you learned from this video :) FYI normally, we charge $225 for a professional common app review with feedback from two of our ElevatEd consultants!

    • @passionateeditsandtutorial5638
      @passionateeditsandtutorial5638 Год назад +1

      It was great to learn about how to transition from the problem to solution when doing that type of essay, since it is hard to know how to do it effectively. I really appreciate your content, it is so helpful, and will definitely recommend to others going through this application time as well!

    • @wendygeng1365
      @wendygeng1365 Год назад

      i realized that a lot of my shifts in topic are too abrupt, espcially from my problem to solution. i will definitely be on the lookout for this in future edits of my common app, and it's something i don't think would have been obvious without this video :)

    • @anjaliguitaristpenguin9578
      @anjaliguitaristpenguin9578 Год назад

      This video made me realize my essay was a bit too much of a resume dump that would work better as a supplemental

    • @ivanpaiewonsky
      @ivanpaiewonsky Год назад

      I had the Eureka problem in my essay ngl, but the fact that you mention it in this video, just made me go through the draft and work on it. Thank you so much

    • @jessicanguyen-tran
      @jessicanguyen-tran Год назад

      I have learned that you should avoid writing cliche statements in your essay as they can weaken and make your message sound boring

  • @justjosh188
    @justjosh188 Год назад +5

    huge help i’m going to rewatch this when i am actually at my computer with essay

  • @samisubedi8606
    @samisubedi8606 Год назад +8

    My essay journey has been a disaster, to say the least. I just discovered your channel and this video has made me realize the fault with my problem-solution essay. But it would be a huge relief for me to get help from a professional like you. Thanks!

  • @mariarmanu2112
    @mariarmanu2112 Год назад +10

    Hello, Kevin! I am an international student who has been struggling to navigate this whole process of putting together the common app essay, but your videos definitely helped me the most. From this video I learned about the problem-solution ratio as well as the upgraded strategy of double problem template. The advice regarding the conclusion was also one of the most helpful tips I have gotten so far, all you said about steering away from cliches and not repeating yourself (which, I admit, I have previously done)

  • @VivianLin-mp8jh
    @VivianLin-mp8jh Год назад +6

    Not me watching this 3 hours before it’s due 😭😭😭.

  • @ceydakara5256
    @ceydakara5256 Год назад +1

    I really need to stop packing everything into my writing, this video made me edit my essay so much, thank you!

  • @orlehmann-6177
    @orlehmann-6177 Год назад +3

    Hi Kevin!! I'm an international student and I've been struggling to put together my Common App essay, but your videos are SO helpful!. This particular video really helped me understand the problem I had with the eureka problem and the problem-solution ratio. Your advice on how to end the essay was really helpful as well and I will definitely implant it in my essay. I would love to hear your input and take on my essay! I'm pretty proud of how it turned out but given the fact I have no one to help me with my application (it's not very common to apply to US universities where I live), it would be extremely helpful if you could take a look at my essay

  • @muhammadmustafotojimamatov1172
    @muhammadmustafotojimamatov1172 Год назад +2

    Thank you. Impeccable timing, as always

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  Год назад +8

    Hi everyone! In the two years since we started this channel, we've helped more than 70+ students get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you're interested in working with us, please visit our website: www.elevated.school/getstarted. And if you'd like your essay edited by a member of our team, visit www.elevated.school/editmyessay . Also, please note that we do take on exceptional low-income students every year, so if you identify as part of that group and would like a scholarship, let us know! I hope you found this video helpful and are having a wonderful day 😇

    • @Science_explained
      @Science_explained Год назад +1

      Would you consider international students for the scholarship?😀

  • @chemicalmilkshake
    @chemicalmilkshake Год назад +9

    Happy Birthday, Kevin! Also, thank you for everything you do, these videos have been so helpful during the college admissions process. 💖

  • @chirmidetha4939
    @chirmidetha4939 Год назад +1

    Hey buddy, I now know what is wrong in my essay. Two days ago, I thought it was the best essay ever written but your advice helps me to see things through your eyes as a reader that I can't myself look. It helped me a lot .I have made genuine changes adhering to the Problem : Solution ratio. I believe even if earlier my essay was not selected, now with your video guides I have made it a lot better.
    Thank you so much for helping us. What you are doing to us in these stressful times is worth appreciation. May you always soar high buddy. All my best wishes to you.

  • @ngwuemeka1838
    @ngwuemeka1838 Год назад +1

    The last problem on cliche endings . Thank you for touching on it, but it’s still really hard for me to change the ending of mine.

  • @ArshroopSaini
    @ArshroopSaini Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday Kevin!
    Thank you so much for your informative videos!!

  • @HeavyMetalShredder
    @HeavyMetalShredder 11 месяцев назад

    The moves are crazy

  • @thatUni-guy
    @thatUni-guy Год назад

    Thank you, for the video ...I'm happy to just fall for one mistake ...working on my second draft

  • @ovidiugangalic7163
    @ovidiugangalic7163 Год назад

    Happy birthday🎉, having a double problem solution really sounds very nice. The 5th Tip about cliche solutions is really hard to write along thanks a lot for the video

  • @nabhaf2796
    @nabhaf2796 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing these infos Kevin ❤ I've been watching your videos lately and it has motivates me to start working on my essay 🎉

  • @arnavsinha5190
    @arnavsinha5190 Год назад +1

    Happy birthday!!! Also Ty so much for the videos!! you honestly have the most useful college app content out there 🙌🙌

  • @itsybitsy8385
    @itsybitsy8385 Год назад

    the sign language here is giving>>

  • @MarkStarr177
    @MarkStarr177 Год назад

    Such a great video

  • @zhaniyakinbayeva
    @zhaniyakinbayeva Год назад

    Thank you! So informative!

  • @AngelaNonie
    @AngelaNonie 17 дней назад

    Not me watching this on the day of the early action deadline😭

  • @koolkid728
    @koolkid728 10 месяцев назад

    thanks for the eureka fix! whew.

  • @逍遥-v5f
    @逍遥-v5f 10 месяцев назад

    Happy Birthday!🎉

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  6 месяцев назад +3

    From now until August 2024, I (Kevin) will offering doing FREE intro calls with students (and parents!)
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  • @AshleyChing-c3o
    @AshleyChing-c3o 7 месяцев назад

    Family, personal growth NOT crowning achievement, vulnerability you overcame, 1/3 on problem, 40%-half on solution, 20-30% reflection, focus on impact and contribution

  • @danielsai5688
    @danielsai5688 2 месяца назад

    The breakdance is giving me RAYGUN vibes😂

  • @AdityaNarayanMB
    @AdityaNarayanMB Год назад

    Thanks soo much for this Kevin. I have been working on the second draft for my essay, and this video really highlighted what I was doing wrong. Great video😁😁

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!!

    • @Izzatgold4747
      @Izzatgold4747 Год назад

      Hey, I think we can help each other. I need a partner on this. What do you say?

  • @akueiyuangmachotgarang.7801
    @akueiyuangmachotgarang.7801 Год назад

    Happy Birthday in advance.

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  Год назад +4

    Link to Costco essay! www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-who-got-into-5-ivy-league-schools-shares-her-admissions-essay-2016-4

  • @ilyazmamadaliyev2893
    @ilyazmamadaliyev2893 Год назад

    Great
    Thank you

  • @abbostuychiev
    @abbostuychiev Год назад

    Thank you so much🥹

  • @Nati_YK
    @Nati_YK Год назад

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉🎉🎉Thank you very much. Your videos have been very helpful. This is really nice content. One question tho... Do you guys edit college essays for free?

  • @pramishakarki2579
    @pramishakarki2579 Год назад

    Hey kevin! I really wanna write about my interest in kneading dough but not sure if i really should. So can u give me some insights to it? Would be really helpful!!!

  • @arthurzhao6678
    @arthurzhao6678 Год назад

    AHH best advice ever!

  • @JamshidXudoyberdiyev280
    @JamshidXudoyberdiyev280 11 месяцев назад +1

    Is overcoming laziness a cliche topic?

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  11 месяцев назад

      yes... but it depends on how you overcame this laziness/procrastination! If you have a really creative approach, it can still work!

  • @petrsotola9717
    @petrsotola9717 Год назад

    Great video! I thought of a question while watching this. Do you think it's a good thing to write about foreign exchange, even though it is an activity? I originally wanted to, but now I'm not so sure.

  • @bs.music.kyi9
    @bs.music.kyi9 11 месяцев назад

    I know recitals are a cliche, but would it fall in the same category if I talk about an experience I had at a jazz club/gig? Im a senior whos also a working musician for context.

  • @shrustimehta8948
    @shrustimehta8948 9 месяцев назад

    Can I write about an app that I built in my commonapp essay?

  • @imanear6560
    @imanear6560 Год назад

    Thank you sm

  • @VictoryIgboanusi-rr7gx
    @VictoryIgboanusi-rr7gx 5 месяцев назад

    Hi sir, I wanna apply to one of the top universities in US, I will need ur guildians, what is the best way to connect to you

  • @AhanaAMajeed
    @AhanaAMajeed 8 месяцев назад

    If you've lead a pretty regular life...is it okay to write about a fake incident that shows my( best and/or my worst) qualities?

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  8 месяцев назад

      I would not recommend or advise writing about fake incidents - in fact, even if you get in, this could be cause for the admissions office rescinding their offer

    • @AhanaAMajeed
      @AhanaAMajeed 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much, I'll keep that in mind

  • @Hanae_chg
    @Hanae_chg 10 месяцев назад

    thanksssss

  • @shellyanderson337
    @shellyanderson337 Год назад

    Hi thanks for your video. I don’t see the link to the Costco essay. Could you please reply with it?

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  Год назад

      Here it is! www.businessinsider.com/high-school-senior-who-got-into-5-ivy-league-schools-shares-her-admissions-essay-2016-4

  • @BrightTsatsu-c4s
    @BrightTsatsu-c4s Год назад

    I need your help on my essay please

    • @elevatedschool
      @elevatedschool  Год назад

      Please visit our website! www.elevated.school/editmyessay

  • @elevatedschool
    @elevatedschool  Год назад +8

    Hi everyone! It's been 3 years since we started this RUclips channel + launched this agency to help kids get into colleges. So far, we've helped more than 70+ students from all across the world and every background imaginable get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you'd like your essay reviewed by us, just visit our website! www.elevated.school/editmyessay

    • @julianikolai
      @julianikolai Год назад

      Highlighting experiences that are unique to you, and which have shaped you, make for good common app essay topics

  • @inlierinsaan5077
    @inlierinsaan5077 Год назад

    Applying this nov , anyone interested in over viewing my essay? I will do the same for you too

  • @linabourouha644
    @linabourouha644 10 месяцев назад +1

    never break dance again, or at least don't show us :) much love