College Admissions Essay--Let's get educated!

Question 1

How can you stand out in your essay?

Accepted Answer

Start with a memorable opening sentence to a story.

Question 2

What can your essay reveal about you?

Accepted Answer

That you are disconnected from the world., Your maturity and sense of judgment, good or bad., That you're an extremely creepy, borderline sociopath., That you're a boring person.

Question 3

Which of these has NO place in a college admissions essay?

Accepted Answer

Being your everyday self using your everyday lingo.

Question 4

Which would you like to know more of?

Accepted Answer

I'm good, I just want to start my essay!, More college essay tips., More do's and don'ts of writing a college admissions essay., [Insert your own question that you want to know more on]

Question 5

Which of these items would be off-putting to your reader?

Accepted Answer

Using cliche remarks, like "I want to change the world.", Describing how you're God's gift to the universe., Using thesaurus.com every 2 minutes. "The piquant chicken.", Basically restating your resume in essay format.

Question 6

Should you be likable in your college admissions essay?

Accepted Answer

Ummmm....I'm going with yes.

Question 7

Which of these items would be too personal to include in your college admissions essay?

Accepted Answer

Describing your intimate life.

Question 8

Which of these is considered an automatic deal-breaker in an essay? Put it in the TRASH!

Accepted Answer

Consistent incorrect punctuation, syntax or grammar.

Question 9

How many words should you have in your college admissions essay?

Accepted Answer

Between 250-700.

College Admissions Essay--Let's get educated!

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College Admissions Essay--Let's get educated!

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