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October 25, 2021 24 mins

In this episode, Naka is joined by Lisa Antinore Duer of Ad Astra*** to discuss the ins and outs of the college essay. Lisa lends her over 24 years of experience as she walks through how students should approach the college essay, including when to start brainstorming, how to be authentic, and where to look for help when reviewing your essay. Ultimately, the essay is the most unique part of your application and for high-scoring students, it is THE one part of your application that will differentiate you! 

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COMMON APP PROMPTS
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/2021-2022-common-app-essay-prompts 

Lisa Antinore Duer, English Enrichment Instructor
Ad Astra***
zucca4@aol.com

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