# @bigfuture on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=PEzrgFCaoXM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10141836-bigfuture-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f11a0815bb.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-11-29T14:00:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BigFuture (@bigfuture) — https://gondola.cc/bigfuture

## Caption

A strong college admission essay can help you stand out, but it can be hard to get started. Join BigFuture and Khan Academy to get real tips on how to write a college essay that reflects the very best you.

Ultimate Guide to Writing Your College Essay: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/your-college-application/essay-hub

Khanmigo, your AI guide: https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs

Chapters:
00:00 – 2:46 Introduction 
2:47 – 7:46 What brought you here 
7:47 – 10:51 Questions to help you brainstorm your college essays 
10:52 – 13:01 Get to know Khanmigo (Khan Academy AI Tutor) 
13:02 – 15:03 How important are college essays? 
15:04 – 16:38 Should I be dramatic in my college essays? 
16:39 – 17:13 Do I write facts, personal experiences or both? 
17:14 – 19:50 How do I get over writer’s block? 
19:51 – 21:16 Will a good essay make me a more promising applicant? 
21:17 – 22:11 What do colleges want to see in essays? 
22:12 – 26:06 What doesn’t look good in college applications? 
26:07 – 28:30 How can I make a good hook? 
28:31 – 30:21 What kind of language are colleges looking for in essays? 
30:22 – 31:02 How can parents help students find their topic? 
31:03 – 33:33 BigFuture’s Ultimate Guide to Writing Your College Essay 
33:34 – 34:50 Get access to world-class AI for education 
34:51 – 36:19 How are essays evaluated? 
36:30 – 37:26 What’s the best time to start drafting college essays? 
37:27 – 39:33 Memorable college essay examples 
39:34 – 45:05 Tips for writing great college essays

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- **Likes:** 4
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- **Comments:** 1

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| College Board | @collegeboard | https://gondola.cc/collegeboard | Non-Profit Organization |
| BigFuture | @bigfuture | https://gondola.cc/bigfuture | Non-Profit Organization |

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