| To write a good college essay, you will need to | | | | There is a vast difference between just stating a |
| present a vivid and compelling view of yourself to | | | | point and letting an idea flow and develop. |
| the admission staff at whichever college you are | | | | Be specific in your details. Avoid typical, clichéd |
| applying to. A good essay will give you a head start | | | | rambling. Don’t go into the usual “I want to |
| form the other students. The essays is the only part | | | | help people and do good” etc etc. Instead say |
| of your application over which you have absolute | | | | something simple and personal yet profound so you |
| control, so take time out and do it well. | | | | portray yourself as a person with depth. |
| Here are some tips to help you with it: | | | | Remember to bring something new to the table- |
| Remember that your essay should verify a single | | | | don’t tell them what you think they want to |
| point only. Keep your focus narrow and personal. The | | | | hear. Be original and fresh. Please don’t write a |
| reader should be able to easily track down your | | | | resume, nothing is more boring than an essay that |
| essays key idea and follow it through from the start | | | | ends up sounding like an autobiography ,a travelogue |
| to the end of your essay. Try asking someone to | | | | or a shopping list. I repeat again, be different! |
| just read your introduction and see what he thinks of | | | | Eliminate unnecessary words and phrases. Write to |
| it. Do not water down your essay too much. Its not | | | | the point. |
| about telling people what you have done. Instead you | | | | After having written your essay, proof read it. Its |
| should show them who you are. | | | | one of the most important things to do. A spelling or |
| The next point is to prove what you are declaring or | | | | grammatical error can give the impression of |
| stating in your essay. Develop your main idea with | | | | carelessness so re read it carefully. |
| vivid and specific examples, quotes and events. | | | | Good luck! |