2.1 - HOW TO BRAINSTORM A NARRATIVE ESSAY (optional)
| This lesson covers... | six questions (with an optional seventh question) that can help you map out your entire personal statement… in about 20 minutes. |
| By the end you should... | feel ready to start a draft. |
| Time | 15-20 minutes |
| College Essay Essentials | paperback: pages 121-130 | ebook: pages 118-136 |
(Note: this module is labeled “optional” because many students either haven’t faced significant challenges in their lives, or have, but don’t want to write about them for their college essay. If you’re one of these students, we’d recommend exploring the montage approach.)
This is one of the most effective exercises I’ve ever come across.
All you need is a blank sheet of paper and a pen.
My advice: take your time with this exercise, pausing the video when you need to.
