Hi everyone! In the two years since we started this channel, we've helped more than 70+ students get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you're interested in working with us, please visit our website: www.elevated.school/getstarted. And if you'd like your essay edited by a member of our team, visit www.elevated.school/editmyessay . Also, please note that we do take on exceptional low-income students every year, so if you identify as part of that group and would like a scholarship, let us know! I hope you found this video helpful and are having a wonderful day 😇
It's like every time you release a video, the quality of my essay shoots up by a factor of two or three. Thanks for using your time to lend a hand (lots of hands, at this point) to us poor seniors!
sometimes i find myself writing too much about the problem making it sound like I'm trying to make the reader feel sorry for me instead of focusing more on my solution so this really helps, thank you!
Knowing the rules completely changes your focus when approaching an essay like this. Even as a 9th grader, with a lot of time before I’m writing my common app, this same idea of knowing the criteria and your audience are really helpful for essay writing in general!
Thank you! I’ve been working really hard on an essay that requires me to talk about how my experiences have prepared me for a certain thing, but I kept feeling as if the essay was trying to guilt trip the readers rather than explain what I gained from the experiences, so hopefully this will help turn things around. Fingers crossed!
The key part in every endevor is knowing your audience. You have great skill of analyzing what AOs want to see. It even reflects on your videos' structure that you're straight to the point, concise, and give very valuable info without basic redundant application infos. As first-gen low-income member applying this year, I deeply appreciate your efforts, my virtual brother.
I wish I had watched this video back when I was applying to colleges, but I guess it didn't exist back then xD. Thank you for sharing your tips with others, though, I think it's wonderful. And besides writing a great essay, maybe there's something about the mindset of a person who would write an essay like the one you describe that we can all learn from. Thanks again! ;)
To all the people watching the video/reading the comments, I want to tell you that I've personally interacted with Kevin about my essay topic and he IS MIGHTY genuine, kind and great! Kevin, keep up your great, great work..it has been VERY, VERY helpful..thank you for responding and taking initiative to help others & doing everything you do😊😊🙏
I feel like this is good advice for any situation! When applying for a job people like to hear what physical actions you have taken like work experience. I know someone who is currently excelling in her career in the tech field because she knows what she is talking about and acts like she knows what she is talking about 😄 Love your channel just found it today (: a hidden gem for people applying to colleges!!!
Hey Kevin, I just stumbled upon your channel (the emo commonapp essay vid haha), and I'm lovin the vibe! You mentioned in that vid that your CommonApp should at least mention how you'd contribute to the campus, which is interesting since typically I've read that it's typically more of the focus in the "Why Us?" essay; I'm curious as to what your thoughts are on that. And of course, thanks for all the content you're putting out - I'm sure I'll be binge watching all of it over the next couple days
Hey Pranav! Thanks for your question! imo CA essays should have at least one line that mentions contribution to campus - not exactly sure what you mean by Why Us though? can you elaborate?
@@elevatedschool Woah, fast reply haha That makes sense; I was referring to the classic "Why XYZ college" supplemental essay ya know? From what I've read most people emphasize that in some form you should talk about what you'd bring to the campus, though I might be wrong so that's why I'm asking lol
Thank you so much for helping us out Kevin! I have been watching a lot of your videos recently and your tips are very helpful. I am writing about my grandparents moving to America and how it inspires me to work hard and persevere because they faced many problems and were able to overcome those obstacles, however I am not sure if that topic is good or not but I was just wondering what you thought. Again, thank you so much!!
What can I write on this topic- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? (Be as specific as possible) show a journey, an obstacle, a decision, a realization or growth
Hi everyone! In the two years since we started this channel, we've helped more than 70+ students get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you're interested in working with us, please visit our website: www.elevated.school/getstarted. And if you'd like your essay edited by a member of our team, visit www.elevated.school/editmyessay . Also, please note that we do take on exceptional low-income students every year, so if you identify as part of that group and would like a scholarship, let us know! I hope you found this video helpful and are having a wonderful day 😇
Do we have to pay for essay editing?
It's like every time you release a video, the quality of my essay shoots up by a factor of two or three. Thanks for using your time to lend a hand (lots of hands, at this point) to us poor seniors!
Wow, thank you for the kind comment Chizuru!!
sometimes i find myself writing too much about the problem making it sound like I'm trying to make the reader feel sorry for me instead of focusing more on my solution so this really helps, thank you!
Knowing the rules completely changes your focus when approaching an essay like this. Even as a 9th grader, with a lot of time before I’m writing my common app, this same idea of knowing the criteria and your audience are really helpful for essay writing in general!
This is my first EVER comment on UA-cam and Kevin, you are an absolute gigachad thank you so much!
You're welcome Mahesh!! One of my best friends' name is Mahesh actually haha
@@elevatedschool well, now you’ve got two of em 🤩🤩
Thank you! I’ve been working really hard on an essay that requires me to talk about how my experiences have prepared me for a certain thing, but I kept feeling as if the essay was trying to guilt trip the readers rather than explain what I gained from the experiences, so hopefully this will help turn things around. Fingers crossed!
You got this Jayme!
The key part in every endevor is knowing your audience. You have great skill of analyzing what AOs want to see. It even reflects on your videos' structure that you're straight to the point, concise, and give very valuable info without basic redundant application infos. As first-gen low-income member applying this year, I deeply appreciate your efforts, my virtual brother.
Just wanted to express gratitude. In times of need, this video inspired me to write another CommonApp essay. Thanks
Thanks for the kind words Nini! And you got this!!
holy shit, did i just stumble upon the best essay advice video on yt?!
I wish I had watched this video back when I was applying to colleges, but I guess it didn't exist back then xD. Thank you for sharing your tips with others, though, I think it's wonderful. And besides writing a great essay, maybe there's something about the mindset of a person who would write an essay like the one you describe that we can all learn from. Thanks again! ;)
Much appreciated Kevin for explaining the common flaws in Common App Essays. I will make sure to take note for the future!
To all the people watching the video/reading the comments, I want to tell you that I've personally interacted with Kevin about my essay topic and he IS MIGHTY genuine, kind and great! Kevin, keep up your great, great work..it has been VERY, VERY helpful..thank you for responding and taking initiative to help others & doing everything you do😊😊🙏
thanks so much for your kind comment Drashti!!!
It really makes sense to write more about the solution to demonstrate the traits a college wants! Thanks!
Thank you for this gold Kevin! I might change my essay topic now lol
You're so welcome Jericho! Glad I could help!
I feel like this is good advice for any situation! When applying for a job people like to hear what physical actions you have taken like work experience. I know someone who is currently excelling in her career in the tech field because she knows what she is talking about and acts like she knows what she is talking about 😄
Love your channel just found it today (: a hidden gem for people applying to colleges!!!
GREAT VIDEO KEVINNNN!! I actually just finished a new essay draft this morning, and it was reassuring to see that it aligned with some of these tips
awesome Emma! it's always nice to be one step ahead of the game :)
Should I avoid background info if the prompt is specifically about the context of which I’ve grown up and my environment?
never have i ever watched a better video on commonapp essay tips!
thank you Tejasvin :))
Thanks for the great advice Kevin!
You bet Patrick!
Hey Kevin, I just stumbled upon your channel (the emo commonapp essay vid haha), and I'm lovin the vibe!
You mentioned in that vid that your CommonApp should at least mention how you'd contribute to the campus, which is interesting since typically I've read that it's typically more of the focus in the "Why Us?" essay; I'm curious as to what your thoughts are on that.
And of course, thanks for all the content you're putting out - I'm sure I'll be binge watching all of it over the next couple days
Hey Pranav! Thanks for your question! imo CA essays should have at least one line that mentions contribution to campus - not exactly sure what you mean by Why Us though? can you elaborate?
@@elevatedschool Woah, fast reply haha
That makes sense; I was referring to the classic "Why XYZ college" supplemental essay ya know? From what I've read most people emphasize that in some form you should talk about what you'd bring to the campus, though I might be wrong so that's why I'm asking lol
Amazing one! these tips will surely help me in my common app essay!
Glad it was helpful Mazedur!
Thank you so much for helping us out Kevin! I have been watching a lot of your videos recently and your tips are very helpful. I am writing about my grandparents moving to America and how it inspires me to work hard and persevere because they faced many problems and were able to overcome those obstacles, however I am not sure if that topic is good or not but I was just wondering what you thought. Again, thank you so much!!
It's a good topic: just be sure to explain your own contirbutions/personal growth!
Thank you for all of your videos. This one gave me an idea of how to make my essay better. :)
all gr8 biz. nice work man. -JC
Thank you so so so so much, from the bottom of our hearts!! Your content is extraordinarily valuable ♥️
You're so welcome Laura :3
Great information, thank you!
you're so welcome Laura!
Thank you Kevin.
You’re welcome Tuul!!
this video was great! it helped a lot!
So glad!! You’re welcome!!
Super good video!!! It really helped :)
Glad to hear it Silvana!!
dude this is great, tysm
Glad it helped!
What can I write on this topic- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? (Be as specific as possible) show a journey, an obstacle, a decision, a realization or growth
What do you mean by background information at the start of the essay
hey Kevin, I'm an international student and i will be submitting my application soon, just need your advice on my essay
In the first example where a person went deaf, how did that person work at a suicide prevention hotline?🤷🏻♀️
good point haha! let's say 80% deaf hm
A great video!!!
glad you enjoyed it Muhammad!!
The mistake is not going to Exeter
Should I avoid background info if the prompt is specifically about the context of which I’ve grown up and my environment?
You can have some bg info, but definitely be mindful of how much you decide to put in