Write your essays in Notepad. It is a basic word processor in windows.
Apply Texas says this: Any text you input will be converted to a mono-space font and any formatting you may have done (bullets, tabs, etc.) will be lost. In addition, if you cut and paste your essay from Word, some characters may not translate properly.
To open Notepad, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Notepad.
Make sure to read it and that it all copied and nothing got chopped off. Don’t assume it is all there after copying and pasting. A Maximum of 120 lines per essay will be sent.
Here are the essay instructions on Apply Texas. Tells you all you need to know. https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/html/faq_essay.html