What do college admissions officers look for in an essay? It’s a difficult question, because every essay is different–and every applicant is different. However, Great College Advice’s Sarah Farbman offers tips on what your college essay should contain.
Be sure to carve out time to craft thoughtful supplemental essays as part of the college application process. In this post, Great College Advice offers tips on how these short essays can help you stand out to college admissions officers.
How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common App essay prompt #3 focuses on how those beliefs or ideas being challenged can reveal a lot about you. Here are some ideas to help you write a reflective essay about a belief or idea.
What is the most important aspect of your college essay? You are!
When writing your college essay, it is important to think about the story you are telling. Everyone wants to be entertained, even admission officers.
The first line of your college essay can help get an admissions officer “hooked”. But how do you develop the perfect first line?
Colleges want students to think outside of the box when crafting their application essays. But, when is taking a risk too risky? Here are some tips for what to do and what not to do with your college essays.
Andrea Aronson advises do’s and don’ts for crafting the “Why Our College?” supplemental essay.
What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay for your college application? Check out Mark’s “cardinal rule”. And find out what a “cardinal rule” is, too boot!
What is the final step in creating the “perfect” college essay? Editing!
We give a lot of advice on how to write the “perfect” college essay, but what do you do if you are stuck? What if you think you have nothing to say?
When writing your college essay, it is important to go below the surface. Show some soul. Show your vulnerable side. Go deep.
