How to Write an Awesome "Why This College?" Essay

The "Why us" or "Why this college" essay is a chance for you to demonstrate why you're a great match for a particular school. In this college essay guide, I'll cover how to write a great "Why us" essay, the most common mistakes to avoid, and some things you'll probably want to be sure you do. as well as a few of my favorite approaches.

📍Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Common mistakes to avoid
04:31 – How to find all the resources you need
07:07 – 3 approaches to writing a "Why us" essay
15:57 – What if you don't know what you want to study?
18:52 – 3 ways to make sure your essay is doing its job
19:45 – Additional resources

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