<p>I've read a bunch of tips from all over the internet and skimmed all 129 essays on essay edge, but now I've decided to start a thread about noncommon tips, not ones like 'write about something you're interested in', or 'don't use fancy words that you don't know the meaning of'. Anyone got any unique tips they came up with?</p>
<p>It is easier to write an essay if you manage it in one sitting. If not, you might have problems with transitions and organization, but it's still fixable - it'll just take longer.</p>
<p>Don't be afraid to write something you think might sound crazy to an admissions officer. jli2006 read my essay after I'd submitted everything and said I sounded like a raging communist and was essentially telling me to look elsewhere for colleges...but she probably said that because she doesn't want me to be on the same campus as her LMAO</p>
<p>Well, it depends on the topic. If you're asking about an essay about yourself, then try saying how the college you're applying to can give you the opportunity to do something great for the world. Many colleges don't offer interviews for undergraduate admissions, so your essay is probably your only shot at portraying how badly you want to go to said school. Don't go too much into detail about it though, remember the essay is about you.</p>
<p>Oh, and be unique. Mention something that separates you from every other Joe Smith or Jane Doe in the world. They don't want a bunch of the same people walking around on campus. Variety is key to them.</p>
<p>Create a smile ending. Make sure the reader remembers your essay and smiles out of ...something at the end. That way, the admissions person is left with an overall 'tingly' and good feeling about you!</p>
<p>Edit, re-edit and edit the re-edit. Sometimes, you can switch paragraphs, change lines and nip and tuck a good essay and make it a great one :D</p>
<p>Don't overdo the research into other people's writing and ideas. Trust yourself, believe in yourself and in your own genuine thoughts and expressions.</p>