Since Lydia shared with the Twittersphere the 7 worst types of college admission essays, here’s a great article that helps you figure out what to do RIGHT.
In case you’re too lazy to click through, I’ve provided Kathleen Kingsbury’s 7 main suggestions, but check out the article because she explains her points AND provides sample essays that illustrate each point!
- Rule #1: When Tackling a Global Issue, Make it Personal
- Rule #2: Show That You Have Some Perspective
- Rule #3: Essays Succeed or Fail in the Details
- Rule #4: Make Sure You’re the Hero of the Story
- Rule #5: Make Your Intellectual Curiosity Clear
- Rule #6: Know Your Audience
- Rule #7: Don’t Be Afraid to Show You’re Not Perfect
For 12 additional essays that worked, check out this compilation.
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