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To maximize the impact of a personal anecdote in a college essay, an advisor should encourage the student to focus on which aspect?

A Summarizing the entire event quickly to move to the main point.
B Including vivid sensory details and specific actions to immerse the reader.
C Using generalizations to make the anecdote relatable to a wider audience.
D Explaining the moral of the story extensively before presenting the anecdote.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Vivid sensory details and specific actions help bring an anecdote to life, allowing the reader to experience the moment with the writer and understand its significance more deeply than a mere summary.

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