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Another Reason Why Your Common Application Essay is So Bad

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Craig

If your attempt at writing a strong Common Application essay is failing, you very well could be making this major mistake in the drafting process. Fix it and you will give yourself a fighting chance to write an essay that is actually decent.

But, guess what? This is only the #2 reason your Common App essay stinks! Learn about the the #1 reason your essay is bad here.

Write an essay worthy of getting you into your dream college! Expert college application essay review and editing are just a click away!

About Craig

Craig is a college admissions coach and founder of CollegeMeister. He previously held university admissions and high school college and career counseling positions in Baltimore, West Palm Beach, and Rio de Janeiro.

Filed Under: Advice & Analysis, Applications, Common Application, Essays, Extracurricular Activities, Resume, Trending Posts

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