Hey Guys,
I have recently applied to a couple of prestigious programs, and I was wondering, how do I write a good application essay? For example, should I make references to the program itself in my essay? What are important things to talk about?
Being yourself, letting them know who you are. My essays were basically a reflection of who I became over the past 3-4 years in high school- which gives them an insight of who I am and why I fit at their school
Also don’t repeat your ECs the have you write about that in your ECs/Jobs/etc… Section. Don’t be boring either- talking about how your cat is your love because you two had a cuddling session which made you fuzzy, won’t cut it. However, your in love with your cat because you two have a bond that will not break (then you talk about what a bond means to you, how you make bond, slip in how you will make new bonds in their college society, etc…)- bad example but you know what I mean. Don’t lie. Don’t talk about compelling things that will make the AO stop reading.
@ikooldiscovery Thanks! But I’m a sophomore, and these prestigious programs want essays like Academic Interests and Career Goals…how do I make those interesting? Thanks!
Well then:
- Introduce what you currently are interested in pursuing.
- Talk about how long and why your interested in whatever.
- One obstacle that was a road block between you and your interest.
- How you overcame that obstacle and grew.
- Conclude with how this program will help you achieve your interest.
This format will result in a 350-500 word essay depending on what kind of writer you are. 3-4 are not as necessary, but it shows qualities of being a problem solver and a reflector.