Avoid this CompSci essay mistake

Share this with your kid.

I get many students who want to major in Computer Science each year.

It’s not a secret that Computer Science is hyper-competitive.

But here's something you might not know:

Most CompSci essays are TOO similar.

I’m not talking about plagiarism.

I don’t know what it is, but almost all of them talk about the same things:

  • Falling in love with coding at a young age.

  • Coding up a website that became somewhat popular.

  • Poetic admiration for the beauty and possibilities of programming.

  • Being a “natural born” problem solver who uses coding to scratch that itch.

  • Joining a coding competition and realizing they still have a lot to learn.

Any of these sound familiar?

The problem is:

If your kid is applying for one of the most competitive majors

They can’t afford to sound like everyone else.

They need to stand out, be different, and tell a unique story.

The good news?

You now know some of the topics to avoid at all costs—so share them with your kids.

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Dr. Agnia Grigas
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Author - ‘‘How to Win the Million Dollar College Admissions Game’’

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