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Tell a Story with Evidence

By Win Win Jan 3, 2026
Tell a Story with Evidence

Great applications read like a story—backed by actions someone else can verify.

The best essays aren't dramatic. They're specific.


Anchor your narrative

Pick 1–2 themes (curiosity, resilience, leadership) and show evidence across activities and writing.

Make impact visible

  • People reached
  • Hours served
  • Funds raised
  • Projects shipped
Essay evidence checklist
Specific beats impressive. Every time.

If you want a simple test: read your essay and remove every adjective. If it still works, you're telling the truth.


Quick checklist

  • Pick one goal
  • Break it into weekly deliverables
  • Ask for feedback early
  • Ship something you can show

Next step

Pick one idea from this post and test it this week. The fastest way to get value is to turn it into a deliverable you can show someone.