Christmas vacation is a perfect time for high school seniors headed for college to complete applications and write the dreaded college admissions essay. There is really no need to worry. As long as the student bears in mind a few tips and pointers, the admission essay can be an enjoyable and even revealing experience for the applicant - as well as being an insightful work which aids the admissions committee in making important decisions.
Gaines offers the following suggestions to keep in mind when writing an admissions essay.
Keep it real. You can make the essay personal, but try to avoid becoming too sentimental. Check your work. The appearance of the essay and its neatness and form send a message about you as a student. Steer clear of the thesaurus.