Episode 20 - Why Essays Matter
From Tom Talks College by Tom Kleese (Owner of OnCampus College Planning)
August 29, 2023 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 20
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of essays in college admissions, addressing common myths and providing writing tips.
Here's the skinny: Why and how much essays matterEssay myths, misconceptions and harmful half-truthsThe real reasons colleges make you write essaysTwo primary types of essays Two quick tips for every writer
People in this episode
Host: Tom Kleese
Topics covered
- college essays
- essay writing
- college admissions
- essay types
- writing tips
Keywords
- essays
- college
- writing
- admissions
- myths
- misconceptions
- tips
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