In this video, I'll walk you through a new college essay brainstorming exercise that will help you write about unique topics to help you to stand out in your college applications.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Question 1 family dynamics
02:07 Question 2 culture
04:05 Question 3 identities
06:44 Question 4 school history
07:59 Question 5 opportunities and experiences
09:48 Question 6 talents and superpowers
11:20 Question 7 interests
13:10 Question 8 involvement
14:57 Question 9 initiative
16:29 Question 10 impact
17:54 Final thoughts

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