July 14, 2026
If you’ve been reading up on your college essays, you’ve probably encountered what College Essay Guy terms the “Montage” essay. “Montage,” an editing technique in film, is a somewhat odd and not entir...
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What’s the single most overused word in college essays? Passion. Perhaps at one point the word glowed with excitement and originality. But that was about 5,144,567 college essays ago. At this point, i...
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“Show us your values!” If you’ve been seeking out college essay strategies, you’ve probably encountered this advice on countless websites. Counselors, teachers, and friends have probably emphasized it...
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Ok, imagine you're on a blind date. The two of you meet for dinner at a cute Italian place. I know you're nervous, but don't worry, you're looking good! And so is your date—at least at first glance. Y...
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