How to build a writing portfolio as a student

Ok I need to vent a little but also genuinely looking for advice here.

The thing that surprised me most was how different the results were compared to what I expected. I went in thinking one thing and came out with a completely different perspective. I ran my tests across multiple samples to make sure I wasn’t getting fluky results and the pattern held up consistently.

I spent way too much time on this honestly but I think it was worth it. The key insight is that there’s no one size fits all answer here. What works for one person might not work for another and that’s ok. The important thing is to find what works for you.

TLDR at the bottom but I really recommend reading the whole thing. Happy to discuss in the comments.