How to Write a College Entrance Essay

Most college entrance applications have a section for you to write, in your own words, why you believe you deserve admittance to that college. This essay is an important step in the application process. Here is how to write a proper college entrance essay.

Instructions

How to Write a College Entry Essay

1. Read the instructions, and follow them exactly.

2. You will likely be given prompts on what to include in your essay. For instance, it may ask you to describe your most significant accomplishments or how your chosen major will help you make a contribution to the world.

3. If you have a choice of subjects, choose the one that you feel gives you the best chance of “shining” to the judges.

4. Whether you have a choice of subjects, or just one, the process is the same—brainstorm everything positive in your background/schooling that best represents what the judges want to know.

5. Write your essay, highlighting all of these positive points.

6. Remember…the judges want to know why they should accept you into their college over another student. Telling them that you NEED them is not going to help you. Instead, tell them why THEY need you. Tell them about all of your accomplishments, awards, scholastic achievements, and how your admittance will help their college AND the world.