College essays are the most common form of assessment in the college admissions process. For some people, it’s easy to write about themselves and their accomplishments; for others, writing a good essay is much more difficult. However, if you follow these steps, you can write a great essay and have a better chance of getting into your top school choice:
Know what your essay should include
A college essay is not long (usually between 500-750 words) but there are a few things that every good one has. First, every essay should have a clear intro. You should tell the admissions officer who your essay is for and what its topic is. Next, you need to tell a short story about yourself and how this part of you fits into the bigger picture. Finally, you need to wrap up your essay by summing up everything that you’ve said and relating it back to the question.
Edit and revise
The most common reason that college essays are rejected is that they are poorly written. Make sure that you have good spelling (and grammar) and that your essay tells a clear story. Another good way to check your writing is to read it out loud. A lot of times, you will find awkward wording or areas where you need some extra information. If so, add it in!
Practice
The most common reason that college essays are rejected is that they aren’t original. This also means that your essay has been read and rejected by numerous other schools as well. The admissions officers are pretty familiar with what you should say and how you should say it. Get some practice essays from your friends or other students, edit them and then try to write a similar essay. This will help you to get used to the essay format and learn to write in a way that admissions officers will like.
Find a good topic
This is the hardest part of writing a college essay because it involves you thinking about yourself. However, if you are struggling with this, don’t worry
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