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• 0:00

  Introduction and Background

• 0:31

  Importance of College Essays

• 1:01

  Main Personal Statement Overview

• 1:32

  Essay Prompt 1 Discussion

• 2:02

  Essay Prompt 2 Discussion

• 2:34

  Essay Prompts 3-6 Overview

• 3:05

  Essay Prompt 7 Advice

• 3:37

  Making Essays Personal

• 4:08

  Personal Essay Example

• 4:40

  STEM Experiences Shared

• 5:42

  Tying in Prompt Aspects

• 6:45

  Why Choose Own Topic

• 7:46

  Avoiding Sob Stories

• 8:51

  Q&A: Essay Quality Impact

• 9:54

  Essay's Role in Applications

• 10:24

  Why Us Essays

• 10:56

  Advice for Why Us

• 11:28

  Avoid Obvious Reasons

• 12:00

  Virtual College Tours

• 13:01

  Writing Essay Drafts

• 13:33

  Common Interview Questions

• 14:04

  Alumni Interview Experience

• 14:35

  Why This College/Major

• 15:06

  Favorite Book Question

• 15:37

  Contributions to School

• 16:08

  Researching College Resources

• 16:39

  Stats and Profiles

• 17:43

  Student-Led Tours

• 18:16

  Taking Tour Notes

• 18:47

  College Lectures Overview

• 19:19

  Exploratory Majors Advice

• 19:49

  Extra Opportunities Sessions

• 20:20

  Advising and Scheduling

• 20:50

  Orientation Activities

• 21:21

  Packing for Orientation

• 21:51

  Dorm Life Tips

• 22:55

  Making Connections

• 23:27

  Closing Remarks