How to Write a Great College Essay

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With all of the GPAs and SAT scores a great college essay can really set you apart from the pack. Here's how to write one.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Pen
Paper
Time and quiet to think

Step1

Come up with an original and outstanding thesis. Your thesis is the foundation of your essay. If you build it quickly, your essay won't stand.

Step2

Draw on life experiences. Don't try to sound perfect. Readers are looking for interesting stories, not lies. Talk about a tough time or a person who moved you.

Step3

Emphasize your growth from the experience. Essay readers want to see a developing mature young person. It's okay to point out mistakes you have made but make sure to explain how it has made you a better person.

Step4

Colleges today want diversity. If there is something unique about you, be that a talent you have or something you have done, point that out in your essay. It will make you stand out in a mound of the same type of people.

Step5

Of course, be sure to spell check and proof read for grammer. Give your essay to an english teacher to check again for you. Also, have a few people you respect read it over to make sure there are no confusing parts.

Step6

Finally. Send it in on time and hope for the best.