College Essay Tips
The well-planned college application essay is important for a number of reasons. It portrays the writer as a real person… as someone who is unique and worth knowing. It fills the gap in facts and statistics and explains life situations that four years of grades and test scores can’t reveal. It helps college admissions officers to determine how well students are suited to college life and to specific, individual colleges. When the student’s essay conveys a dynamic, honest, self-motivated image, it definitely improves their chances for acceptance.
(Adapted from How to Write College Application Essays, by Mimi Schwartz)