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After reviewing 500+ essays, here are 10 tips for students:

  1. 3 Things HS students do to get into T20s: Academics, unique vs peers, civics + underserved

  2. Superstar ECs: Combine depth (subject matter expertise/accomplishment)+breadth (reach/impact)

  3. #1 To Do before essay: Create a student resume with summary, dates, hrs/wk + wks/yr.

  4. Key to persuasive writing: Don’t make decision makers work for the result you want. Make it easy.

  5. Top 3 writing rules: 1) Answer prompt, 2) Clear POV + hypothesis, 3) Slices-of-life + #/name details

  6. Favorite writing technique: Alliteration. 2nd favorite: Bookending in your conclusion

  7. Easiest advice for stand-out Activity/Honors lists: Use all characters allowed

  8. Most underrated path to a successful career: T150 state schools

  9. Top 3 editing tips: 1) Use paragraphs, 2) Read your writing out loud, 3) Don't reuse words

  10. How to "Show, Don't Tell": Slices of life, copious #/name details, zero generalities

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