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College Admissions InsiderAuthor: Bucknell University
A whole lot happens between choosing a list of top schools and getting that thick acceptance envelope in the mail. But you don't have to take that journey alone. On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors to bring you expert advice for your college search. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, and create an application that gets noticed. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 86: Tackling the Application Essay
Episode 86
Friday, 20 December, 2024
Send us a textTell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others.Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up. These aren't just ideas for your next journal entry. They're prompts you might see when you sit down to write your college essay — one of the only places on the application where students use their own voice to tell an admissions committee about themselves. In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we chat about crafting a strong outline, how to keep your reader engaged, mistakes to avoid in the essay and more.Our guest is Jennifer Hilborn, a former high school English teacher and current admissions reader at Bucknell.Read a transcript for this episodeIf you have a question, comment or idea for a future episode, email podcast@bucknell.edu.Links:Info about applying to BucknellApplication dates and deadlinesPlan a visit to Bucknell@iamraybucknell, our student-run InstagramBuild a Bucknell Custom ViewbookLatest news for prospective studentsBucknell Virtual Welcome CenterApply to BucknellNov. 15, 2024: EDI application, scholarship application, CSS Profile and FAFSA dueJan. 15, 2025: EDII application, scholarship application and CSS Profile and FAFSA dueJan. 15, 2025: RD application, scholarship application and CSS Profile and FAFSA due
