Free Parent Guide: 5 College Essay Mistakes Students Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Free Parent Guide: 5 College Essay Mistakes Students Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The college essay is one of the most personal parts of the college application. Yet many students begin the process feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start.
This short guide highlights five common mistakes students make when writing their college essays and offers practical ways families can help students approach the process with confidence and authenticity.
What You'll Learn
• Why the best college essays are rarely the most dramatic ones
• How students can choose meaningful topics
• Why trying to impress colleges often backfires
• How too much editing can erase a student’s voice
• How AI tools should (and should not) be used in the essay process
This Guide Is Helpful For
• Parents of high school juniors beginning the college application process
• Families whose students feel stuck starting their essay
• Parents who want to support their student without taking over the writing
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• college essay timelines
• choosing strong topics
• how parents can support the process
• ethical use of AI tools
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