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Jamie Pack discusses how to effectively write a Common App personal statement that reveals a student's character.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jamie Pack, Director of Content at Advantage College Planning helps break down what the Common App personal statement is really for, then she walks prompt by prompt through how students can write an essay that reveals character instead of chasing the “most impressive” story. We focus on voice, tone, and reflection so admissions readers finish your essay feeling like they’ve met a real person they want to know. We also cover: • Why colleges use the essay to un...

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie D'Souza

Guest: Jamie Pack

Topics covered

• college admissions
• personal statement
• essay writing
• student voice
• college planning

Keywords

• Common App
• personal statement
• college essay
• admissions
• student character

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Organizations: Advantage College Planning

Books & works: Common App personal statement

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