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The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications | Tina Yong
The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications | Tina Yong
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings this harrowing norm to light, exploring its harms and offering a more equitable process for colleges everywhere.
Released:
Apr 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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