8/08/2015

Tips for writing college application essays

Brainstorm. Starting your essay can be the hardest part of the process so brainstorming about your accomplishments and yourself can be a good place to start.
Outline. Once you’ve brainstormed, create an outline, detailing what you want to say where. Write your first draft.
Structure. Make sure that you have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion which brings everything together.
Be concise. You don’t want the admissions officer to be reading your essay for so long that they get bored.
Be honest. Don’t embellish your achievements; you don’t have to be the best at everything. Don’t write what you think the admissions officers want to hear.
Be individual. Ask yourself how you can distinguish yourself from the other applicants.
Be coherent. Don’t try to cover every aspect of your life, and every accomplishment; give snapshots not an entire photo album.
Be cautious in your use of humour. What you find funny, others might not.
Be smart. Show that you’re intelligent.
Write well. Check your grammar and spelling.
Get feedback. Get someone else to proofread your essay if possible, and get your family and friends to give you their opinions.
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