I'm applying to colleges in New York..?

[Sarah M]

I'm in the 11th grade and I'm starting to look at colleges. I know you have to write an essay but what do I write about?? Some of the colleges say its your choice but I have no idea what to write about.Any suggestions?

[popowich]

I did not have to write any essays. :confused:

How about some positive and negative life experiences?

-Raymond

[Raven]

Writing the Successful College Application Essay


Here's where you can learn about the three-step process for writing your college essay.



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It may be only 500 words, but the admissions essay(s) portion of a college application can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection. How you write your personal essay shows the admissions committee why you are different from everybody else. It provides information about you that test scores, grades, and extracurricular pursuits just cannot.
You can use the essay to describe a favorite activity, to tell a story about yourself, or even a story about your dog, but make sure to really use it -- in a way that captures the readers attention and shows that you are exceptional.
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i.e. The essay samples above are SAMPLE, you must write your own. Good luck. :hide: