It's extremely important to personalize your writing with individual experiences. Share with the reader exactly why you would like to be accepted to the college and explain what qualities you would bring there. Humor is sometimes acceptable, but make sure that it's appropriate for the type of essay you're writing. Of course, there will be many parties to go to in your last year of school, and the last thing you want to do is write an essay. Many deadlines for turning in your college applications are in the early fall months, so be sure to have all your paperwork in order.
High school is a time of preparation for the real world.
Unfortunately, many students lack the skills needed for college. It's important that students learn valuable skills in high school, such as writing essays for college applications, and put them into practice before it's time to apply to their colleges of choice. Kara Czerniak is a junior at Lincoln High School. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of Tallahassee Democrat is prohibited.