Last year, I was drowning in supplemental essays, and as deadlines loomed, I realized I needed a strategy to reuse them. It was a game changer!
First, I identified the themes that appeared across different prompts. For example, if one school asked about a challenge, I could use a similar story for another prompt about personal growth. Just tweak the details to fit each college’s vibe.
Next, I kept a handy list of my go-to experiences and how they could apply to various questions. I also asked friends for their thoughts on my revisions to ensure I was hitting the mark. Remember, your voice needs to shine through! This way, I didn’t have to start from scratch every time.
Hope this helps lessen the stress!