2 BIG Tips for an Irresistible Personal Statement

EssayEnthusiast
Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:50:06 +0000

@lookingforward I’m not sure whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, but in any regard you’d likely benefit from reading college essay examples.

The approach I laid out here has helped my students find a way into their story. Of course, in this approach the memory is connected to relevant high school and extra curricular activities and accomplishments.

On paper, most students look similar. GPA, test scores, volunteer work, high school activities. There’s a narrow range for setting yourself apart. Here you have the opportunity to make your path, your story, your experiences unique to you. If you relate your values to a key moment in your life, cool things can happen.

The college essay should communicate four essential things:

1. What you’re passionate about
2) Who you are
3) What you hope to achieve
4) How college will help you achieve #3

For more clarity on how to make the memory relevant:

The body of the essay should include particular life and school experiences relevant to your epiphany value. If your epiphany stressed community, choose extracurriculars and volunteer work that relate to the value of community. You want to present a cohesive, clear picture of yourself, and you can get scattered if you talk about too many disparate achievements.

Folding learning experiences and accomplishments into a story is an exceptionally effective way of garnering attention from admission officers.

Again, google “best college application essays.” You’ll see what I mean.