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Don't Write About Sports In Your College Essay

Don't Write About Sports In Your College Essay

Update: 2025-02-16
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Writing about sports in your college essay seems like the obvious thing to do when you are a student athlete, but in this episode, Mattie and Michelle tackle all the reasons to avoid that, whether or not you are being recruited. Learn what to write about instead and why in this episode of College With Mattie.

Applying to college soon? You can get help from Mattie and Michelle at https://www.collegewithmattie.com/services/

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