How To Write a Foolproof College Application Essay
admin on January 8, 2011 in college essay writers 25 Comments »
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from bender and more videos in the College Admissions category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Most college essays are so full of crap you could plant a forest in them. Don’t be a forest-enabling loser; write an essay that reads right and rings true. To complete this How-To you will need: Time to think and write Pen and paper, or a computer Somebody you trust Step 1: What makes you unique Think about what makes you unique. You want to pick a subject that no other applicant could possibly write about. Tip: It could be your background—maybe you grew up as the only child of two acrobats. Or it could be a personal experience, the more unusual the better. Step 2: Ask friends & relatives Ask friends and relatives what makes you special. This could be embarrassing, especially if they don’t respond, but it could also help you identify something you hadn’t considered. Step 3: Write first draft Once you’ve picked a subject, write a first draft of your essay. Don’t worry about making it perfect—just get your thoughts on paper. Tip: Avoid gimmicks—admissions officers have seen them all. For example, don’t write your essay from the perspective of your dog. Step 4: Read over essay Read over your essay. Then read it again aloud—does it …
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