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Ep2: Start with a Spark - How to Find Your College Essay Topic

Ep2: Start with a Spark - How to Find Your College Essay Topic

Update: 2025-06-09
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You've heard it before: "Be unique," "Tell your story," "Stand out."  But how do you actually find a topic that does all that?  In this episode, I will talk about how important reflection is in revealing that most important piece of writing the college essay...the college essay topic!  Move from meh to memorable as I help break down your WHY, your HOW and your VOICE which, in turn, identifies some key components for the content of that essay.  Sharing an example, analyzing that choice and providing guidance on how you might start your own college essay is all revealed today.  Finding out that your story is truly your edge in the college admittance game and the power of your perspective is the secret to crushing the college essay!  

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  • College Essay Final Review Checklist HERE
  • College Essay Thought List HERE
  • Balance Reflection Worksheet HERE

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  • Work with me one-on-one to fine tune that college or school essay.




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Ep2: Start with a Spark - How to Find Your College Essay Topic

Ep2: Start with a Spark - How to Find Your College Essay Topic

Shawnda Hamilton - Educator, Teacher, Coach, Confidant