Essay Mistakes That Kill Applications | How to Stand Out in 2025

College supplemental essays are one of the most overlooked and important parts of the college application. Learn how to write essays that stand out and avoid the mistakes that get students rejected.

In this clip from College Coffee Talk, Andy Lockwood explains:

✔ What admissions officers actually want to read

✔ Why vague, generic essays backfire

✔ How to show real interest in a school

✔ The importance of specificity and authenticity

✔ Smart strategies to boost your essay impact

✔ Why these essays matter even more post–affirmative action

🎙 This is just a clip from College Coffee Talk.

🎧 Catch the full episode on The College Admissions Edge podcast—available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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