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Abigail's essay is frequently cited as a gold standard for college admissions because of several key writing techniques:

: You can watch her Reading My Common App Essay on TikTok to see her delivery and structure. Abbie_Clip_1-mac.mp4

Video Essays 101 - Digital Liberal Arts - Macalester College Abigail's essay is frequently cited as a gold

: The "S" serves as a structural theme throughout the piece, linking diverse topics like her passion for politics and theatre to her personal grief. Abbie_Clip_1-mac.mp4

Her essay became famous for its unique focus on her hate-to-love relationship with the , which she used as a metaphor to discuss the loss of her mother (turning "parents" into "parent") and her subsequent growth. Why This Essay is Considered "Useful"

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