Getting started on college essays

I’m trying to write my personal statement but I’m completely lost on where to start. Any advice on what aspects of the essay I should work on first? I have already selected my prompt and topic but I don’t know how to go about planning the essay. Any help would be appreciated!

Here’s some free advice from a Tufts AO that might be helpful - https://admissions.tufts.edu/blogs/inside-admissions/post/the-only-four-college-essay-writing-tips-youll-ever-need/

@AnJa26 We recently received a similar question and wrote this article to cover the topic in depth. You can read more at this link: https://insights.collegeconfidential.com/college-essay-tips-from-admission-officers?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2