This podcast episode explores the problematic trend of using trauma essays in college applications. The pressure on students to reveal their deepest traumas to appear resilient and interesting comes under scrutiny. Critics argue that this approach is unfair, harmful to students, and perpetuates inequities in higher education. The debate delves into how universities' role in assessing students' resilience can contribute to the well-being of students and suggests alternative methods for admissions counselors to identify students' strengths.
