Common App Essay Topic

College Essays
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<p>So I've known for a while exactly what I want to write on... but I have no idea how to weave it and make it sound good ^^; I'm working on it a bit early but I know I have to make it perfect, since it's going to either send me to the accepted or rejected pile</p>

<p>Anyhow, I wanted to write about my businesses and websites and how I make thousands a year with them o-o; Maybe I'll throw in my nonprofit (not official) and stock market trading but P:</p>

<p>How do I make it sound impressive without straight up bragging? I've done 2 drafts and originally thought they were wonderful, but ended up deleting both T_T</p>

<p>Thanks :-)</p>

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<p>It sounds like you are writing on the “major personal experience” topic? Remember that there are two parts to the question . . . and the second part is really the most important. You first have to describe the achievement, and then you have to talk about (or “evaluate”) the impact it has on you. Your business savvy is really just an excuse to tell us great things about your character, critical thinking skills, emotional maturity, etc., so you need to find a way to focus the essay in that direction.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>