EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 7 MIN
47: The 3 Common Ways Students Undermine Their College Essays
from The College Essay Advisors Podcast · host College Essay Advisors
Join Stacey and Becca as they outline three subtle mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong personal statement. From repeating the activities list to forcing a lesson or skipping reflection, they explain how students can avoid common pitfalls and write essays with more depth, purpose, and personality.Order your copy of Stacey's new book:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/the-uncommon-college-essay-book/Work with an Advisor one-on-one:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/Access CEA's Expert Supplemental Essay Guides:https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-guide/Watch some of our YouTube videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQcFollow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/*Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay examples mentioned in the podcast to protect the privacy of our clients.Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release new episodes!
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Join Stacey and Becca as they outline three subtle mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong personal statement. From repeating the activities list to forcing a lesson or skipping reflection, they explain how students can avoid common pitfalls and write essays with more depth, purpose, and personality. Order your copy of Stacey's new book: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/the-uncommon-college-essay-book/ Work with an Advisor one-on-one: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-on...
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