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Do:

• Focus on the question or topic requested
• Be creative, organized  and succinct  
• Show who you are and how you think
• Write what you know
• Get feedback on drafts from a trusted mentor
• Keep to the word limits
• Use your own voice
• Proofread, edit, spell and grammar check

Avoid:

• Slang, jargon, clichés or excessively elaborate prose
• Writing too little or too much
• Redundant sentences and phrases
• Comparing yourself to other students
• Submitting the same essay for multiple applications

Resources:

• CU Â鶹ӰԺ Writing Center