How to Write the Perfect Essay
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2016
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Writing the perfect essay is like drawing the perfect circle. Meaning that no matter what you do you'll always end up with a zero? No, meaning it's impossible, but with the right tools, you can get pretty darn close.
You guys requested it, so I thought I'd share some of my best tips and tricks for writing essays. I've been writing essays for almost two decades now, so this video is a long one. Strap yourself in and get ready, 'cause this is about to be a ride.
Also, the first essay format I give you comes from my French education on writing essays (i.e. start with a question, develop your ideas, answer the question, open essay up to new question).
The second essay format I give you comes from my American education on writing essays (i.e. state a thesis, argue your thesis, restate your thesis).
I'm partial to the French way of writing essays, because I think it makes more sense for life (i.e. you have a question you want to answer, you try to answer it, when you do you move on...). However, the American way of writing essays can be helpful for trying to argue a point. Write the way that you think will best suit you in your given circumstance!
More Info on American Academic Essay Formatting: www.bucks.edu/media/bcccmedial...
Link to Successful Harvard Application Essay: • Successful Harvard App...
Outline for My Harvard Essay:
Paragraph 1 -
**Introduces question: Am I an oxymoron?
**Introduces context: I am a product of my environment (unsaid: I am about to explain my environment).
Paragraph 2 -
**Develops idea of life as a contradiction: Contrast siblings' age with mine, contrast exposure to maturity with childish enthusiasm.
Paragraph 3 -
**Develops idea of life as a contradiction: The gap between the contrasts seems to close as I get older, but a different gap emerges--that between my normal school life and my art classes.
Paragraph 4 -
**Develops idea of life as a contradiction: Art class is my exploration of another side of life.
Paragraph 5 -
**Develops idea of life as a contradiction: This "other side of life" has inspired me create simply for my own pleasure. This mindset has seeped into other areas of my life.
Paragraph 6 -
**Develops idea of life as a contradiction: A dream of mine is to create a charter school--this dream stemmed from my exposure to academic life. Seemingly unrelated, art nonetheless has been crucial in helping me understand how to make that dream a reality.
Paragraph 7 -
**Summarizes essay: "My world consists of math books and track meets, it's the wonders of a painting class and the parenting of siblings..."
**Answers question: Some might think my life is an oxymoron, I call it balanced.
Woo almost finished! But because I'm a RUclipsr and these words are ingrained in my DNA--don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE.
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Essays are like the basilisks of real life... you can't look 'em in the eye, or they'll kill ya.
I read basilisks as 'ballsacks' at first and got confused. Bless.
YesReneau help can i get into harvard my grades aren't that good I have three years left can i make up for it and get in btw I'm from Ireland
YesReneau Is there no hope for me if i've been like a straight Bstudent toll second semester 10th grade? Can i still get into big shot schools? Aka the love of my life Princeton
YesReneau Is there no hope for me if i've been like a straight Bstudent toll second semester 10th grade? Can i still get into big shot schools? Aka the love of my life Princeton
YesReneau Is there no hope for me if i've been like a straight Bstudent toll second semester 10th grade? Can i still get into big shot schools? Aka the love of my life Princeton.
who else is worrying about their essay so they searched up how to write the perfect essay?
finals week
Me ;-;
シketi finals week for me rn 😔
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You literally teach more than my teacher teaches in 100 hours
Gerson Font couldn't agree more
I K R !!!!!
Gerson Font teachers assume we know these technique
Sooooo true
Gerson Font yep 100%
When you are only 12, but already thinking about my future college
Yuliya Divnaya lmao I'm 12 and thinking the same thing!
i'm 6 and i'm thinking the same thing.
That's great!
I'm only one week old and im thinking the same as well! goo goo ga ga.
Yuliya Divnaya me too!!!
thesis="this is" the answer
mind=blown
Cheyenne Tsai I don't get it
r/woooosh
Poof! Exactly. Same here. College students always make it sound like it's something grandly mysterious and out of reach.
You're the reason I went back to college. You made it seem simple. I was 19 years old working full time in a lumber yard. Now I am 20 taking 22 credits a quarter! Thanks YesReneau!
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That's so awesome! I went to college right out of high school and I loved it but then my mom got terminally ill and I gave up my studies to take care of her and I later went back to University in my early 30s and got my degree in education and graduated Suma Cum Laude, walking across that stage was the greatest day of my life! You can do it!!
Honestly, you are one of the most creative and intelligent RUclipsrs I've ever come across! Ignore the hate, Love you and your style of presenting in videos.
Love the comment, thank you so much!
I'll tell you the truth Khan just has a crush on you- leave her alone she likes it when you're honest with her: the honest truth is that this sentence is propositioned with "the honest truth is" only to fool you into believing I would tell you the truth......I Heart you???
Simp.
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@@raj_7317 someone hacked my account and wrote that.
Never..ever..end an essay with the 'it was all a dream'
I honestly love your radiating personality. bish can we just be bffs already?!
Andy lol she is awesome 😢👏
Ya her radiating personality is awesome she should be a teacher and she would be the best teacher😃
Y'all thank you so much!You literally saved my life, and your tips helped me a lot!Love your channel so much; keep up the good work! :)
I am a junior in high school and this video has answered the questions I've always had about the structure of an essay for so long! The outline is so clear now, it's like a whole new world!! Seriously I love your humor- it's hard to make an educative video be enjoyable and you absolutely nailed it! Subscribed :)
Excellent video ! I presented it in my Literature class and everyone loved it! I love how you get straight to the point. Please make more videos like this.
I just submitted my Harvard application noooooooo I wish I saw this before 😭😭😭
mackyronni Good luck!!!! I hope you get in!!!👍🏻😁
mackyronni I hope you get in!
What happened?
please tell us you got in
she died
Watching this video for my fourth time. I am writing a scholarship contest essay and I will update how this helps me! I am really frustrated and tired but I can do this! 😬👍
Soooooo I know I'm a year later but like 😭🤚
@@catherin3099 lmaooo well it went great got first place so may as well try these tips out yourself. Still despise essays tho 🧍♀️✨
I DONT KNOW WHAT IS MORE PERFECT YOUR ESSAY SKILLS OR YOUR PERSONALITY 😭😭 you are amazing!
Thank you!!! I am a 50+ community college student. This video is so helpful for me right now. I hope to see more videos like this from you. For my learning style, you are making it easier to understand and learn. I will follow your channel to help me obtain my AA. Degree :).
everytime I watch her videos, I'm like "damnn, she reminds me of someone." and I just realized you are literally the non fiction Spencer from PLL
you even sound like her and look like her, oml
just found the motivation to finish my essay
its been 3 years, u done with ur essay?
I guess, he doesn't
@@asiuta1212 how's ur essay going?
@@Bedwarsns great, I suck at essays so yeah. Im learning too many languages
Always.... Always by one like I miss 69th like.
thank you so much. I've been waiting for this video forever
This is gonna be really helpful. Thank you so much renau!!💙
extremely useful and original. Thank you
Do you ever have trouble with timed writing? I do and I'm scared that it will hurt my testing scores
I actually hated timing writings--I thought they focused way too much on the main points and not enough on creativity. For timed writings, my advice to you would be to focus hardcore on essay structure, and don't worry about using beautiful language. Work on making things clear and concise.
I found that structure was a huge help in writing. Once you have your structure it is easy to hang your ideas in the right places. Different structures can be used for different purposes. Defining your structure can help a lot with writer's block also.
since you've recognized that it's a weakness, practice. find out exactly what examiners want you to achieve and keep those criteria in mind as you answer a question. increase your vocabulary and practice using more complex words a little when writing, slowly moving up to manipulating the English language to answer the question in a meaningful way while showcasing the depth of your thoughts. practice finishing those tests quicker than the allotted time, and even be aware of the speed of your handwriting, because writing faster will help. find a technique that will help you 'hit the most points in one go'. One of the biggest mistakes I made in essay writing was that I was too random, so I couldn't get the consistent results I desired. finally, remember to work on your essay's cohesion, because I think you definitely start to lose legitimacy when your ideas don't feel connected to your main ideas. I know it's intimidating as heck, but just do it, because the last thing you want to do in a situation where an essay like this is required is waste time.
I also hate timed essay writings. Makes me screw up so much.
i literally take notes for all of your videos. You're the best!
I just found this channel while trying to write and essay on a movie and book comparison and you helped me a lot thanks😀
“use your weaknesses to show your STRENGTHSSS” lol my favorite part
I literally have an exam from home in 10 minutes
I took mine today and failed, I might have a second opportunity so I have to study
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Practice makes perfect !!!! This is the best!!!
I love your sense of humor!! Thanks for the tips :)
I like how you help people with these things it's hard to them but you help us with them
practice doesn't make perfect if your not practicing perfectly
Ethan Toth this would have been a great comment if you hadn't used the wrong "your"
Yo're*
It's "you're"....and you don't practice BECAUSE you're perfect, you practice the flaws and mistakes out of whatever you're practicing so that you can BECOME perfect.
This isn't always true though. In things like working out, yes, you want to practice it perfectly because if you use incorrect form you can seriously injure yourself. But for things like essay writing you often get feedback and sources you can use to improve. And some things you only learn by making mistakes.
You should do a video on how to stop procrastinating.
It's winter break and my ass has 2 essays to write in 5 days. First essay has to be 3 pages and the other has to be 8 pages. I'm screwed..
How did that go for ya? Did you ever get em done?
Are you okay??
Ashley Loxx that’s me but I have 3 days
Oh no...
I was a major procrastinator in school. I think I had a kind of stage-fright, a fear of failure, a lack of understanding of what was expected of me.
Omg i just started watching your videos and gosh they helping so much thank youuu❤
thanks for all the tips!!
btw, your hair is goals
2nd time watching this... A year later has actually passed by.
Update?
I'm still stupid.
When you're only 14 but already worrying about your future while others go out at midnight to go smoking and drinking.
HI! i just wanted to say i see you put a lot of effort into your videos and they turn out really good! i love your content!!
I love your poster!!! And thank you for the advice. It's going to help me a lot in the future.
clicked like before the video started playing ❤ fave youtuber
Just a question. How do you get your hair like that? It’s gorgeous.
Hey! I mean WOW! You explained everything without being boring. Thank you so much for this video. It's literally gonna help. Love ya
I have not attended school in years and now I am getting ready to start college. However, I been very concerned with how I am going to do on the essays. This is very helpful. My teachers never explained writing essays the way you do. Very intelligent!
I just discovered my favorite nerdy /dorky/awesome youtube channel🎉🙌 Subscribed!
i guess i just needed someone cool on youtube to reinforce whatever my teachers have said to finally want to do it lol
Lol this is like me with most things in life.
YES I NEEDED THIS; THANKS
YOU'RE THE BEST
you just encouraged me to finish my essay and stop procrastinating. thank you lol your personality and facts woke me up 🤩
Thesis? More like "Thisis" amirite? :D
You're really clever
Indeed.
Haha wow I did not realize you were a legitimate RUclipsr.. nice!
That's actually hilarious.
You are as beautiful as a blazing sunset And as brilliant as heavenly sight of light
You are seriously jolly.I love this channel.
Wow. Thank you so much for making this amazing video...the way you told us about those tips was really inspiring haha..
she keeps popping up in my recommended
RUclips has good taste :)
+YesReneau indeed :3
Maybe you should watch your words next time
Fellow Commenter damn I should see your grades
Hi, how can I send my essay to you for you can help me with it?
I have some writing assignments on hand right now, this is so helpful
I loved this video. Thanks for existing as a good resource that's actually somewhat entertaining! :)
HELLO!! I am a really big fan of Harvard students!!!! I ama middle school A student, but unfortunately, this semester I recieved one B(89%) in my report card in Pre-Ap science. i am wondering if Harvard University looks at your middle school grade and what to do to improve that 89 to an A+.. THANK YOUU!!
Listen, your middle school (and elementary) grades don't matter AT ALL... Once you enter high school, everything gets wiped clean. Middle school is the time to prep your mind and motivate yourself to be determined to do well in high school. Don't fret too much in middle school, take that time to enjoy your pre-teen/early teen life. Really, working veryyy hard in middle school is a waste of time. Ready yourself for high school by making sure you'll get into good honors classes in high school and then put all your hard work there. Good luck :)
Please can you make more videos about applying to Harvard, Harvard financial aid, how to get a scholarship
Oliver Dhanvijay yes I know.....but I want more videos about applying to Harvard
This is so helpful and true that is deserves a sub! Great job!
Hi! Im currently at 9th grade, and i just joined an Essay Writing Contest in celebration of Teachers Month, and i've used your advices into writing mine. Hopefully after three years of trying, i can finally win this contest. At my First try in 2017 i'd placed as 3rd which gave me the determination to join again in 2018. Suddenly i had unplaced. So With your lovely advice, i really do hope to win this time. Lets look forward for the result this coming October 4. But for now, i would like to thank you because you helped me a lot for improving my essay writing. Thank you againn!🤗❤️
I honestly love you so much
WHERE WAS THIS VIDEO WHEN I WAS WRITING MY PERSONAL STATEMENTS? lol
I love your reply
thank u soooooo much, this really helped me to write an essay for a competition in my skl....
Excellent delivery. Thanks for posting.
"don't have a sissy handshake" didn't expect to hear that from a recent Harvard graduate.
I have the problem in that I want to put all my points across. Consequently I ramble; then I do not finish.
A super video. Thank you for the thought, time, and energy you have put into creating this resource.
I subscribed because your video helped me remember things I have been taught last year.
This shows up in my recommendation AFTER I wrote the damn thing
Queen
Your personality is awesome! Had to subscribe 🤙🏼
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.... SO HELPFUL! Finally, I found someone like me!!!!!!! keep it up!
4:50 Use your Weaknesses to show your Strengths !!!" Hilarious
I copy and paste essays, and put it in an generator to re-write it so it looks legit.
Ashley DonutPup omg I saw that before lolol
You're an inspiration for all! I love you so much!!
i saw this a year ago along with your essay tht got you into harvard and i knew i would come back to it and here i am a year later at the end of my junior year trying to write my personal statement
Can you do a high school advice video?
why am i even here? i know i wont get in lmao
Sandra Achia Boadu trust me i wont 😂😂
Sandra Achia Boadu i wpulf have to re do high school
Even if you don't get into the college of your dreams, you should still use this information for future essays.
if you're going to say all these things again and again then I am telling you that you are never going to get in ...The main thing is you should never quit ..Either it's very hard or very easy ..Hope you understand what I'm trying to say ..Good luck ..☺☺
you came out at our school assembly for example! Good video. I got help for my Independent project!
Reneau...100,000 subs! Looking forward to a million subs. You an amazing person that I aspire to be.
546 likes, 0 dislikes.
I can get behind that. :)
Mohammad Mohd same
Means
I thought she was saying "hi I'm yes or no" hehe
Thank you. These guidelines were very helpful. I will put them to good use.
You're really cool and I look forward to watching every new video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! Everyone appreciates it. :)
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YesReneau OMG YOU WENT TO HARVARD???
I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH, YOURE SUCH AN OPTIMIST😊
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YesReneau did anyone realize before the video started she said grab some popcorn in a pencil instead of saying grab a pencil and paper
YesReneau oi
I wish you would’ve been my teacher!!! 😃
I appreciated the part about formulaic writing. I completely agree that there are great structures out there that can teach us all how to write. But, like you said, they are just training wheels. You learn from them and then you learn how to move on and get creative - push the boundaries with your writing. Great advice.
I wish you were my teacher you explain things so much better than anyone ive ever seen its summer and I need to catch up for next year so even if you don't see this thank you.
Heey look I was just wondering if you could do a video for like persons that are in other places despite USA (I'm from Brazil) and how we do to get into Harvard, because we don't have AP classes and this kind of stuff.... ty
Needed this two weeks ago when I submitted my apps haha
You're so helpful and humorous ❤️❤️
You got a unique voice and a perfect style. I'm impressed.
Hey Taylor! Not to spam your channel or anything but it's me lol your cousin. hi. I FINALLY started my RUclips Channel! I didn't know how to contact you with you being in Paris and what not. SEE YOU AT CHRISTMAS
Sup cousin :) I KNOW I've been watching your RUclips videos!! Super excited to see you at Christmas and ask how Kentucky's been going (and also talk more about RUclips!!).
YesReneau yo cousin black? cool
Om P. Indeed I am! Check out my channel !
Om P. Apparently Reneau is also black, which is one of the main reasons she got into Harvard.
Ryan McDonough LMFAO no chill
The fact that she teaches better than our English teachers.😂
@Tripsie On 60 FPS huh?wdym?😂
My english teacher never really teach me :v we have to learn everything on our own.
Omg. I should find YesReneau earlier this summer. you are so so so helpful, and clear for what needs in an essay. Thank you so much!!
I love how you make academics seem like a craft!
I learn more from in 5 mins than I do from my real-life crappy teachers, thanks for making learning easy!
how do you write an eye catching first sentence though?
What's the topic your writing about--I could give some ideas.
If you're not writing about anything and just wondering how to do this for any, do this:
1. Think about what your topic is, what you want the reader to take from your paper, the mood of your essay; etc.
2. By thinking about all these things, try to write an opening sentence that shows the mood of your paper (this goes along with what the reader should take away from it) and covers the topic. It should introduce it in a way that sort of hangs off, if you know what I mean; don't give all the information, but give enough for the reader to be interested and want to read more.
I'll give an example. There's many different essays, but I'll just be using a problem/solution.
Topic: PTSD in veterans. Problem: PTSD can be caused by exposure to combat/violence and previous mental health issues. Some effects: families and lower cardiovascular health. Solution: Don't watch violent movies/shows and don't go in the military with previous mental health issues.
What reader takes: The reader should feel sorry for the veterans and act upon the solutions because of it.
Mood: Sad
Possible first sentence (not the thesis): Not many have thought about the ear-splitting gunshots, the dark red blood or the mourning of families, yet it happens to many brave military personnel, risking their lives for their nation and receiving little in return.
rub some bacon on it
Adel Hammad hi I know this is an old comment but can u help me with the first sentence of my essay the topic is is social media a blessing or curse?
Adel Hammad Nice.
Madeleine Mejia STOP IT 😂
This helped a lot thank you!
This is wonderful. Thanks for your help!
You're so beautiful and so smart! What even! :)
Lol
Yay for 50k!!!!
Life is so good right now :)
You just answered like a 100 Creative writing questions I've had for 10 years in one video!! U rock!❤️
I'm so glad you found this to be so helpful!!
Thank you very much for this video, it helped a lot! Did you ever think about making videos about the SAT?