The summer months
are a great opportunity for rising seniors to begin working on their college
application essays.
Colleges want to
know how well students write and whether they can address a given topic. They
also hope to find out who you are and what’s important to you. When the
admissions staff has finished your essay, they should have a vivid sense of
your personality.
That’s why you
want to reflect on a significant personal experience. Include specific details that
make you sound like a real person. Be reflective, insightful and proud of your
achievements, but don't brag.
Use language that is sophisticated and
conversational. Read aloud a short, powerful passage from literature or serious
reporting and figure out how it works sonically. Alliteration? Parallel
construction? Varied sentence length? Then read your own work aloud for the
same.
High school students may
lack the writing experience needed to show how they can enrich a campus. To
speak with a professional editor who can help with brainstorming, drafting, and
revising this important part of the college application process, please call Key
Academics at 610-940-1625 or contact us online.
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