The TaroPrep Journal

Essays

Revise for specificity, reflection and a voice that still sounds like you.

Essays

Cut 50 words without cutting the part that sounds like you

When a college essay is over the limit, trimming every sentence can flatten it. Cut repeated jobs first, then tighten the language around the moments worth keeping.

Revision in practice

I learned the importance of responsibility. At 6:10, I was already counting the lunch trays.

The useful changeReplace the general lesson with a moment only you can describe.
Read the article

Put one useful idea into practice.

Try a focused set, then come back to the reason behind each miss.

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