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    Step by Step Guide for Writing College Admission Essays?


    College admission essays are a very important component these days while applying for admission to any college. Other than your academic grades, the  gives the admission officer exposure to your personality, which might give you an edge over other applicants. In most cases students come from identical educational backgrounds, therefore, this essay provides a chance to make a positively strong impression on the admission officer. This is why the essay is also referred to as a personal statement since it reflects your personality.


    To write a university essay, you need to be an outstanding essay writer. Many applicants do not take university essays seriously, as they think they have the writing skills required for an admission essay. You might have written numerous essays in middle or high school, however, an admission essay requires a completely different skill set in comparison to an academic essay. You can always approach a professional , if you lack extraordinary writing skills, as you should not ignore the importance of admission essays. This blog also contains useful suggestions for helping you in writing the admission essay.


    In some cases, it is observed that the applicants make haste while reading the instructions "". However, you will have to be very precise while reading the instructions. For instance, you might be instructed to write an essay of 500 words. Therefore, your essay should be somewhere between 495-505 words, no more no less. The instructions sometimes narrow down the focus of your essay, for example, you might be asked to write about an important event of your life in this sort of essay. Therefore, you are supposed to explain that event, which changed your perspective of life. Reading the instructions carefully will also help you in outlining your essay.


    In the layout, you must align your essay with the provided instructions, from the very first paragraph till the last paragraph. In the outline, note down everything in bullet points that you want to mention in your essay "". For instance, In the first paragraph, give a brief introduction of yourself, your family background, your performance in high school, subjects of your interest, etc. In the second paragraph, tell about the important events that influenced your life and how your personality evolved, etc.


    Once you have completed the outline in the above-mentioned format, all you have to do now is to elaborate according to the bullet points in detail. After you have read the instructions and made up an outline for your essay, the writing process of your  will become easier for you. While writing, keep the following points in your mind:


    Be truthful: While being dishonest or exaggerating, you should keep in mind that the admission officers would cross-check your essay with your other academic records. They might even call you for an interview where they might ask you the same questions, while you may fail to provide the same answers.


    Try to be positive and creative, while avoiding expressing your negative thoughts about the world and life. Add a little humor to  so that the admission officers do not get bored while reading your essay. It will also make your essay unforgettable for them. Express your passion for achieving something positive through your educational journey that will make you a better version of yourself. Your motivation to keep on struggling to become a better person will help you to stand out among others.