COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY

Too often the essay simply puts into prose what already has been stated in the application: a list of activities in sentence form. BORING!  Don’t be afraid to let them see who you really are, what is in your heart and soul. Here are some excellent tips:

Writing the Essay for Your College Application

What is the one thing you can control on your college application?
You’ll find that most applications are full of questions about who you are and what you’ve done with your life so far.  By the time you start filling out your application, your grade point average is pretty well set and results of your standardized tests are in.  And at this point, it’s too late to do more for your school and community.

So what’s the one thing you can control on your college application --- the one thing that can make your stand out from the crowd?

Your College Essay . . . Total Control

That’s right.  The easiest way to sway an admissions officer on your application is through your college essay.  Admissions officers read thousands of application essays every year.  With a great essay, you can become an extraordinary applicant in a sea of ordinary applicants.  There is no better way to get noticed as a unique applicant than with a unique essay.

What you say in your essay – and how you say it – can have a significant impact on your admission decision.

It’s your one chance to give admissions officers a real look at your PERSONALITY and ACADEMIC POTENTIAL.  You have the control to show the admissions officer what you’re really made of!