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MASTER THE
COLLEGE ESSAY
Essay writing is something that high school
students will do with greater frequency as
they begin applying to college.
Aspiring college students can expect
to do a lot of writing as they travel down the
path to college admissions. Many schools require
applicants to submit an essay or personal statement.
Some schools may have an entire list of separate
writing prompts that need to be answered. For example,
Princeton University requires fi ve supplemental
pieces of writing: one of up to 500 words,
one that is up to 250 words, and three short responses
of up to 50 words, in addition to an essay that is
a mandatory component of the standard application.
Princeton also requires applicants submit a graded
written paper.
It is never too early for high school students to
begin thinking about the college essay experience
and start formulating ideas about topics they would
like to cover. A vast array of schools utilize the
Common Application to receive student applications.
The Common Application offers a full set of
essay prompts (which remained unchanged for the
2023-2024 academic year) to spark thought. An example
of one prompt was: “Refl ect on a time when
you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What
prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?”
Students also have the option to share an essay of
their choice.
Essay writing is important. The essay should be
original and genuine, and applicants can use it to
share their voice. Some additional essay-writing
tips also can help students stand out.
• Choose a topic that is consistent with your authentic
self. Select a topic that is consequential and
shares much about who you are as a person.
• Avoid line after line that seems pulled out of a
thesaurus. Rather, choose words you might use in
general conversation.
• Write about something that is important to you
that had a meaningful impact on your life.
• Making an admissions offi cer laugh is a rare
feat, and it’s generally best to avoid using one-liners
or clichés when writing an admissions essay.
However, those who feel that levity is needed and
humor indicates who they are as a person can weave
it in carefully.
• The essay is not a place to list your awards and
accomplishments, particularly if they are mentioned
elsewhere on the application.
• Write a strong opening that draws in the reader.
Many admissions personnel are reading scores
of essays per day. To ensure they get through yours,
you’ll need to command their attention.
• Answer the prompt accordingly. Avoid incorporating
previously written pieces into what the essay
prompt is asking. Start fresh on each prompt.
• Always proofread and edit, then do it again.
Colleges want to see that you can write and that
you have command of spelling and grammar.
• Make sure you stick to the recommended
length.
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