Hi! I’m applying for a summer program (will be rising junior) and I have to write an essay about someone who has influenced me as part of the application. I’m a pretty good writer in school, but I’ve never written a creative essay before. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to approach this topic and creative essay writing in general. Any help would be appreciated!
Make sure your essay is specific to the programs. Some people tend to use a generic essay to apply to every single program, and these are easy to spot, essentially disqualifying you from the application since they show that you are not interested in this specific program. Also, don’t brag about being “hardworking” or “intelligent”; everyone that applies to a good program has these qualities. Write about how you show these qualities.
Good luck on your application!