Wanna know the secrets to writing a great college admissions essay? You, my friend, are in luck…thanks to my brother Luke.
The other day Luke (Age: 17. Facebook Relationship Status: Single. Looking for: Girls) came to me asking for advice about his college admission essay. That reminded me of a workshop I taught a few years ago on this very subject.
I dug up the DVD and discovered that although my speaking (and fashion) skills were kinda lacking back then, the video is packed with useful info.
So if you or someone you know is applying to college this month (or in the next few years…it’s never to late to start planning), check out these clips…
13 Responses to “how to ace your college admission essay (and other college admission secrets)”
November 6, 2009
6:31 pm
I can’t even express how much I needed this right now. Thanks, Josh!
-Hailey
November 6, 2009
9:37 pm
Thanks Hailey!! I’m soooo glad to hear that.
I spent forever editing these videos this week…but I wasn’t sure if anyone would actually watch them.
November 6, 2009
10:38 pm
DUDE!! your awesome!
i am an FFA member from PA and i’ve been following your site, facebook page, and youtube videos from my iphone everyday on the bus ride to school looking for updates…
now i got a few videos to watch SWEET!
November 7, 2009
2:44 am
Nicholas!!
I try to post stuff each day Monday – Friday.
Thanks for keeping up with me…I’m honored to have made it into your daily routine.
js
November 7, 2009
5:29 pm
I’m still 16 Josh.
November 7, 2009
9:10 pm
Josh this is some great stuff! Thank you so much, i know that i’ve been thinking a lot about college and it always helps to hear some great advice!
November 8, 2009
7:56 pm
Luke — You are a senior in high school. How are you still 16??
Also, this is embarrassing…nothing like messing up your brother’s age on your blog. My b.
js
November 8, 2009
10:19 pm
I skipped second grade. I really shouldn’t have to tell things like this to my brother.
November 8, 2009
11:11 pm
You did? Seriously? I don’t think I knew that.
At any rate, it goes to reinforce what I’m always telling you about how you are a genius and how you’d have no trouble getting through med school.
November 9, 2009
12:36 am
Josh,
Thanks so much. I am now teaching Juniors and Seniors at a High School in Massachusetts and will be sharing your videos with them. I hope things are well!
-Bill
November 14, 2009
2:08 am
Oh wow thank you so much! I am only a junior in high school, but now I know how to prepare. Everything you had to say was enlightening and I’ll be sure to keep it in mind while writing my essay and applying.
November 17, 2009
3:05 am
Tianna! Thanks for watching!! Yeah you’ll do well for yourself if you start thinking about these things now!!
December 11, 2009
5:40 pm
Hey Josh! So i’m a senior and i’m sort of already done doing the college stuff but I just wanted to thank you for the advice because now that i’m done i realized how much it helped!! thanks so much!