“Why I’m Grateful I Got Rejected Early Decision From My Dream School”

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“Why I’m Grateful I Got Rejected Early Decision From My Dream School”

Three years ago in December I got rejected by the school I applied to Early Decision and I cried in the back of my friend’s car. But here I am, a junior at her third-choice University, who is SO grateful I took that big fat L. Here’s what I needed to hear after getting rejected from my dream school: it’s not the college that’s going to have an impact on your future, that’s all you.

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How to Journal Your Way to a Creative Personal Statement

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How to Journal Your Way to a Creative Personal Statement

 Use Old-School Pen & Paper

I recommend the old-school writing technique of journaling: pen and paper, when you are relaxed (like before going to bed). At this point, you need to write more than you think and this is a great way of silencing your inner critic. Journaling also has proven therapeutic benefits, so it will help you write your way through whatever you’re going through.

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