Winning Essays
Six students share the Common App essay that helped get them into their top choice school.
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“I plan to pursue Public Policy, so Big Green helped me craft an essay about how I discovered my passion for serving low-income communities.”
— Thomas (Brown)
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“Big Green helped me talk about my signature high school achievement in a way that was fun and accessible — but above all — deeply personal.”
— Saanvi (MIT)
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“Big Green helped me define my personal narrative as someone who wants to combine tech-based entrepreneurship with environmental conservation.”
— Benicio (Stanford)
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“My spirituality is a big part of my identity. Big Green helped me showcase this side through a highly creative essay.”
- Alexandra (UVA/full scholarship)
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“Big Green helped me understand that the whole point of the Personal Statement is to show the real you.”
— Peter (Yale)
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“I’m adventurous and outdoorsy. Big Green gave me the confidence to recount a harrowing experience with grace and humor.”
- Casey (Dartmouth)
Some names and images were changed for privacy.