Join Stacey and Becca as they share some of their favorite brainstorming exercises to get the ideas flowing. Part 2 of 2!Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they share some of their favorite brainstorming exercises to get the ideas flowing. Part 1 of 2!Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Common App’s seventh and final prompt option, which asks applicants to share an essay on any topic of their choice.Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #7 reads, "Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design."Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Common App’s sixth prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to describe a topic, idea, or concept they find so engaging that it makes them lose all track of time.Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #6 reads, "Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?"Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Common App’s fifth prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth.Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #5 reads, "Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others."Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Common App’s fourth prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to reflect on something that someone has done for them that has made them happy or thankful in a surprising way.  Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #4 reads, "Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?"Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Common App’s third prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to reflect on a time when they questioned or challenged a belief or idea. They'll discuss the pitfalls of this prompt (and how to avoid them), as well as the opportunities it presents for self-discovery.Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #3 reads, "Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?"Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Common App’s second prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to recount a time when they faced a challenge, setback, or failure, and share examples of topics that have been successful in the past. Watch some of our videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcWork one-on-one with an Advisor from our team:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #2 reads, "The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?"Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!

Join Stacey and Becca as they walk you through the Common App’s first prompt option (out of seven), which asks applicants to discuss a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it.Watch some of our videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2f0LPT-jshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEWork with us:-Get more info or talk to a personal advisor at https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.The Common App's Prompt #1 reads, "Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story."

Join CEA's Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, and Director of Advising, Becca Myers, as they answer the most frequently asked question raised by rising seniors: what is the college essay, anyway? They’ll explain the purpose of the assignment and offer insight as to what a successful college essay needs to accomplish.Watch some of our videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2f0LPT-jshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEWork with us:-Get more info or talk to a personal advisor at https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.