OnNetwork Mentors Help Students Connect Essays to Future Goals
How Mentors Help Connect Essays to Future Goals
A strong essay not only shares your past but also shows where you are headed. Admissions officers want to see how your experiences connect to your goals.
OnNetwork mentors help students make these connections clear and natural.
Why Future Goals Matter
Connecting essays to goals:
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Shows direction and purpose
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Helps colleges understand your motivation
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Makes your essay more forward-looking
The Role of a Mentor
Mentors help by:
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Asking about future plans
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Suggesting ways to tie stories to career or academic interests
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Helping students show how past lessons prepare them for the future
Final Thoughts
Your essay can show both who you are and who you want to become. With a mentor’s help, these connections shine through.
Tip: End your essay with a short sentence about how your story connects to what you hope to do in college.
