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Mar 27, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Week 3 (of 10): First Full Draft & Big-Picture Revision
Email me your essay idea and I'll give you feedback for FREE! Email: spencer.harrison@prestigewritingconsulting.com Week 3 By Week 3, you’ve done something most students skip, you’ve taken the time to brainstorm deeply and build a clear outline. Now it’s time to turn that outline into your first full draft. This is a major milestone, but it’s important to approach it with the right expectations. Your goal this week is not to write a perfect essay. Instead, your goal is to create a complete...
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Mar 25, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Week 2 (of 10): Direction & Structured Outlining - Turning Ideas into a Clear Plan
After completing Week 1 , you should have a collection of journal entries filled with ideas, experiences, and reflections. Now comes the critical next step: turning that raw material into a clear direction and a structured plan for your essay. This is where many students get stuck. You may have too many ideas, or you may be unsure which one is “best.” (This is where having a friend, teacher, or tutor to talk through your ideas can be very valuable.) Week 2 is about making decisions,...
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Mar 23, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Week 1 (of 10): Brainstorming & Journaling - A Complete Guide to Getting Started on Your College Essay
Week 1 of this 10-week process (overview of the 10 weeks can be found here ) is entirely focused on brainstorming and journaling. Before you worry about structure, word count, or sounding “impressive,” your only goal is to generate meaningful ideas. This stage sets the foundation for everything that follows. A strong essay doesn’t start with a perfect topic, it starts with reflection. Step 1: Shift Your Mindset Before you begin writing, it’s important to approach this process the right way....
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