| Now that you have taken the SAT, what's next? | | | | essay body. |
| Writing your college application essay that's what's | | | | The Essay Title |
| next. | | | | After choosing your topic and the supporting points, |
| If your SAT scores are in and you know where you | | | | you need to create a knockout title. Your title should |
| want to attend; it's time to start thinking about and | | | | reflect your topic, catch the reader's attention and |
| writing your college essay. Don't wait till the last | | | | be memorable. |
| minute to write your college application essay. | | | | The title Why I Want to go to XYZ University won't |
| In many instances a well crafted essay can have a | | | | standout. You need to avoid being generic. However, |
| greater impact on your college acceptance than your | | | | used in the right context Gone Fishing could be a |
| SAT score. So, take the time and make the effort | | | | great title. Be creative. |
| to prepare your a masterpiece. | | | | The process of creating your title needs time. You |
| The anatomy of a college essay is as follows: | | | | may even change your mind as you write and |
| - the topic | | | | expand your essay, that's okay. Just remember that |
| - supporting points | | | | a good title can make all the difference. |
| - title | | | | The Essay Opening |
| - opening | | | | Your opening should introduce your topic and |
| - body | | | | supporting points, but most of all it should grab the |
| - closing | | | | reader's attention and make them want to finish your |
| Choose Your Topic and Supporting Points | | | | essay. |
| The first thing you want to do is decide exactly | | | | You can accomplish this task by using a quote, a |
| what you want to write about within the guidelines | | | | startling statistic or a controversial phrase. Each of |
| of each school to which you are applying. | | | | these methods work equally well as long as it fits |
| Most schools will have a list of possible topics from | | | | your topic. Don't use something just to use it. It must |
| which you can choose. If you are applying at more | | | | fit logically. |
| than one college, it makes sense to use a topic that | | | | A well written opening will get the reader to the |
| will work for all your choices so you only have to | | | | closing and you to the next level. |
| write one great essay. So think long and hard about | | | | The Essay Body |
| your topic and how you are going to describe it. | | | | The essay body is usually three or four paragraphs |
| Try to think of a different or unusual way to tell the | | | | based on your supporting points. Use the body to tell |
| reader exactly who you are and why they should | | | | the story or stories that demonstrate your |
| choose you over some one else. Remember they will | | | | differences, passions and character. However, |
| be reading several essays and you want yours to | | | | remember to be brief and precise don't write for the |
| standout from the rest. Examine your life and try to | | | | sake of writing. Tell the story and be done. |
| find an event that you can use to show your | | | | The Essay Closing |
| character and passions. | | | | The essay closing is probably the most important |
| Then develop about three points that will support | | | | part of the essay. It's here that you will tie it |
| your topic. The explanation and expansion of your | | | | altogether and make your call to action. Your call to |
| supporting points will be the paragraphs of your | | | | action being please choose me. |