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College Applications Day 1 of making your activities section Ivy League level
@tineocollegeprep
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Why it worked
The video provides a clear and actionable 'before and after' comparison for a common pain point for high school students applying to college. By showing a 'boring' versus 'excellent' example of an activities section, it offers tangible advice that viewers can immediately apply to their own applications.
Summary
The video contrasts a "boring" and an "excellent" way to describe extracurricular activities for college applications. It highlights how specific details, achievements, and quantifiable results make an activity description stand out to admissions committees.
Structure
- 1Introduction to improving college application activities section
- 2Comparison of 'Boring' vs. 'Excellent' activity descriptions
- 3Detailed breakdown of 'Boring' example (Neuroscience Club member/VP)
- 4Detailed breakdown of 'Excellent' example (Neuroscience Club at Brentwood High, specific roles and achievements)
- 5Emphasis on quantifiable results and impact in the 'Excellent' example
Product placement
The video promotes a college application consulting service called 'tineocollegeprep', which is linked in the creator's bio. The content itself is educational advice on how to improve college applications.
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Day 1 of transforming your activity section for college apps to get you into your dream college . . . #collegeapps #collegeadmissions #highschool #senioryear #commonapp
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