Any tips and tricks and how to's for writing a good essay?

College Essays
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<p>Well, August 1st is just a few days away and I'm sure everyone is eager to start the daunting and nerve racking process of college applications. </p>

<p>Most of you have already written your essays (good for you, I procrastinated..), others have applied years ago. So to you I'm reaching out, asking you to share your tips and tricks and general advice for writing a great essay. Things like choosing a suitable topic, using contractions yey or ney, formal or informal...</p>

<p>Hopefully this thread doesn't end up on the last page very soon</p>

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<p>There is excellent advice at:</p>

<p>[Essays</a>, Admission Information, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]Essays”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>

<p>Also, look for posts here under the screen name digmedia.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks, ADad! I’m relieved to say that my essay isn’t a “mcessay” after reading that article! And I know about digmedia, he did give me some tips about what I shouldn’t write about in my essay</p>