This tool helps your family understand and build a personal narrative for college applications. It identifies 2–3 consistent themes (“spikes”) that connect activities, essays, and experiences so the application feels intentional. • Explains what a “spike” or core narrative theme means in plain English. • Builds a 2–3 theme overview based on the student’s activity/awards list. • Creates a Theme Map linking each theme to activities, essays, or recommendations. • Adds do’s & don’ts for authenticity and avoiding forced connections. • Provides clear next steps for applying these themes to essays.
• You’ll answer 4 clarifiers (understanding of spikes, activity list, emphasis area, detail level). • The assistant checks if you know what a “spike” means; if not, it explains simply. • It reviews your activity list and identifies 2–3 themes. • It builds a Theme Map and narrative overview, then provides do’s & don’ts. • You’ll finish with next steps and a teach-back to confirm understanding.