Key Points

• Learn how to effectively write about obstacles in college essays to engage admission officers.
• Focus on personal growth and solutions rather than just problems.
• Utilize expert tips to structure your essay for maximum impact.

Introduction

In this video, Dr. Josie discusses how to approach the obstacles essay for college admissions. She emphasizes that feelings of bitterness or frustration should not be the endpoint of your narrative. Instead, aim to make admission officers rally for you by showcasing your journey of overcoming challenges. Stay tuned to learn how to make the admission officers rally for you and root for you.

The Superhero Narrative

Dr. Josie compares the essay to a superhero storyline, where the focus should be on triumphs rather than dwelling on past failures. This essay is your typical superhero storyline. By the end of the video, viewers will gain expert tips on structuring their essays effectively to highlight their problem-solving skills. By the end of this video, you'll have expert tips on how to maximize engagement.

Key Tips for Writing Your Essay

• Tip One: Reflect on whether your essay would make admission officers want you at their school. Avoid sounding arrogant or blaming others. If this were the only piece of information they had about you, will they want you in their school?
• Tip Two: Discuss your reactions to challenges and how you learned from them. This reflection can show growth and maturity. Think about how much room there is between how did I react in this situation and how should I have reacted.
• Tip Three: Conclude with a reflection on how adversity leads to personal growth, making your narrative more impactful. Add like a one liner, reflector where you are thinking about how adversity comes with growth.

Conclusion

Dr. Josie encourages viewers to think critically about their experiences and how to present them in their essays. She offers a free college essay guide for further assistance. I have a free college essay guide download in the description below. If you found this video helpful, consider liking and sharing it with others. If you found this helpful, please give us a boom boom on the comments below.

Comments Summary & Sentiment

The comments reflect a positive sentiment, with viewers expressing gratitude for the tips and sharing their own experiences. Many found the advice useful and wished they had access to such guidance during their own college application processes. Overall, the community is engaged and supportive, with several users seeking further assistance on their essays.