Things You'll Need:
- Pen
- Paper
- Time and quiet to think
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 6
Finally. Send it in on time and hope for the best.
