Writing a College Application Essay

you will be able to choose one of several essay prompts.
A chance to introduce yourself, tell the selection committee who you are

What is a College application essay?

is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? 
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? 
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Common Application Prompts

best one for you.
Pay attention to each part of the question. They will usually ask two or more questions in each prompt
Include at least one detailed personal story
Use the principle of “show” not “tell”
Make sure all of the information is new in each essay.

What information should you include?

short answers, test scores, transcripts, or resume
This is not an academic essay, so use your own voice!
Do not use formal or business language
Do not go off topic.
The topic is you, your background, and your future.

should grab the readers attention in the first sentence or two. Anecdotes are effective here. Include a thesis statement at the end of the introduction. Your thesis should be a road map for the rest of your essay.

INTRO

Depending on the length of your essay, this will be 1-3 paragraphs. Focus on supporting your thesis. Write with clarity, and use a lot of details for personal stories. Describe how you were thinking/feeling/perceiving during the event. .

BODY

Leave them with a lasting impression. Remember not to simply summarize your essay.

CONCLUSION

remember to include?
What should you NOT do?
What is the most important section of your essay?
Start writing early. Do not wait until the last minute!
Write an outline with your ideas before you start writing
Remember to correct grammar and spelling errors.
Read it out loud
Ask others to read it