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| admissions essays use popular writing techniques and | | | | Attainable: "Once I graduate from your University, I |
| persuasion strategies to win the hearts of the | | | | will cure AIDS, eliminate this deadly disease from the |
| evaluator. SMART mnemonic, though widely used in | | | | world" is one statement made by a medical student |
| project management vocabulary, is now extending its | | | | in one a essay. Is this promise attainable? If yes, |
| hands to help students write college admission essays | | | | what are your support details? Are these details |
| better and smarter. SMART stands for Specific, | | | | persuasive enough so that the examiner accepts |
| Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time bound. This | | | | them as practical evidence? |
| is article is not just fun to read but easy to apply | | | | Realistic: Though you are selling yourself in the |
| too. | | | | admission essay, the sales pitch must be realistic. Too |
| Specific: Examiners look for candidates who are | | | | exaggerated vocabulary such as "I saved the life of |
| specific, clear and concise in their thoughts and | | | | millions" or "I am the only responsible son in the |
| opinions in the essays. For instance, If you think you | | | | family other any of my siblings" could be avoided. |
| believe hard work and smart work together play vital | | | | Time Bound - Do you still carry the old resume as |
| role for success, give specific instances and incidents | | | | your essay? Or using the out-dated essay format |
| in your life that supports your belief to persuade the | | | | that you used last year? Or copy-paste an essay |
| examiner. | | | | template to all the colleges irrespective of the |
| Measurable: Here, measurable means a measurable | | | | subject, place and course? It is time to up-date your |
| tone of voice. Does your essay have a friendly, | | | | college admission essay. Time bound is including all |
| polite, yet persuasive style of language? Does it | | | | your recent achievements in a chronological order |
| contain phrases that are positive, words that are | | | | with the recent awards and recognitions at the top |
| politically correct, statements that do not provoke | | | | of essay. |
| any community, culture, tradition and custom beliefs | | | | So, be smart, use SMART Mnemonic in your Essays. |
| in to arguments? If yes, you have more chances to | | | | |