Next up on our series of College preparation blogs, The College Essay
First off, develop a timeline to help you stay on track. Map out every step, and set your own goals and deadlines ahead of time! Don't let applications wait until the last minute.
Start planning your college essay early, keep a list of possible topics. You never know when inspiration will strike! Expand on each topic as you feel inspired. Most colleges ask for an essay about a "significant experience" and how you were changed or affected by that. Don't be scared to get too personal, this is your opportunity to let your true personality shine.
Proofread, proofread, proofread! Have a trusted English teacher take a look at your essay and make suggestions for you. Have other trusted peers and relatives read it as well and brainstorm together on how to improve it. Different perspectives can only help.
It seems obvious to most, but have a safety school. You can't put all your eggs in one basket, always have a backup plan, and a backup plan to your backup plan. You never know what can happen! Prepare for the unexpected!
And lastly, talk to as many people you can about their own college application experiences. Many people will have things they wish they'd done differently, and you can learn from their mistakes! They'll also have plenty of tips on what DID work for them as well.
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