Writing the personal essay for your college application can be tough, but we鈥檙e here to help. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, but the sooner you begin, the more time and thought you can put into an essay that stands out. Check out some tips:
1. Keep it real. It鈥檚 normal to want to make a good impression on the school of your choice, but it鈥檚 also important to show who you really are. So just be yourself! Compelling stories might not be perfectly linear or have a happy ending, and that鈥檚 OK. It鈥檚 best to be authentic instead of telling schools what you think they want to hear.
2. Be reflective. Think about how you鈥檝e changed during high school. How have you grown and improved? What makes you feel ready for college, and how do you hope to contribute to the campus community and society at large?
3. Look to the future. Consider your reasons for attending college. What do you hope to gain from your education? What about college excites you the most, and what would you like to do after you graduate? Answering these questions will not only give colleges insight into the kind of student you鈥檒l be, but it will also give you the personal insight you鈥檒l need to choose the school that鈥檚 right for you.
Written by CU 麻豆影院 Office of Admissions