educationCollege Application
#RI-6a6b0e97·7 months ago·
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“Writing a non-math Common App essay”
What Actually Happened
Teaching guitar to an autistic student changed my understanding of learning, showing me the importance of patience and adaptability
What I wish I knew
"Directly linking personal growth to academic interests could strengthen the essay"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Show a different side of yourself in your personal statement, but also highlight your academic passions"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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education Category
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education decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
27%
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