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How to Write a Great College Essay

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By easyrider
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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.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Pen
  • Paper
  • Time and quiet to think
  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    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.

  4. Step 4

    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.

  5. Step 5

    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.

  6. Step 6

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

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