Episode Synopsis "College App Essays: wise writing advice "
In this episode, Dylan Fitzpatrick, a freshman at San Diego State University, writing mentor/editor, and one of the best writers I have ever worked with talks about: What makes a common app main essay work What Dylan wrote his common app main essay about How to tackle the "Why us?" essay supplement Common mistakes kids make with essays Demonstrated interest and why it can help you be admitted to private schools Advice he would give juniors who are facing the daunting essay writing process in the coming months Why getting involved early is important Resources discussed in this episode: Essays that worked - Johns Hopkins admissions College Essay Guy - Ethan Sawyer "How to write a college essay"