In a way, your college application is a story...the story of you. Who you are, what you do, where you want to go. But it can be very difficult to convey all of that in a couple of pages. Your essay can help; so can your recommendations. But ultimately it is up to you to tell your own story.
One of the sites I've discovered this year is YouTern, a site for young people trying to connect them to internships and careers. What I have discovered however, is that much of their advice can be applied to the college applications as well. Plus, as you graduate from college, their advice could be very useful! This particular article asks "does your resume tell a compelling story?" You could ask the same thing when reviewing your application to college. Does it tell a good story? Does it tell the reader anything about who you are and what you're interested in? Your college application may be limited, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't ask the questions before you hit submit.
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