College Essay Dos and Don'ts

Question 1

Talk about your goals

Accepted Answer

Do

Question 2

Ask a classmate, teacher, or counselor to give feedback on your essay

Accepted Answer

Do

Question 3

Write very generally about many topics, instead of writing in-depth about one or two

Accepted Answer

Don't

Question 4

Pay attention to the length requirement

Accepted Answer

Do

Question 5

Read your essay out loud

Accepted Answer

Do

Question 6

Write about your academic history in your application essay

Accepted Answer

Don't

Question 7

Copy and paste your essay into every application

Accepted Answer

Don't

Question 8

Start writing your essay the day before it's due

Accepted Answer

Don't

Question 9

Write about why you want to attend college in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Do

Question 10

Start your essay with a popular quote, like "Good things come to those who wait"

Accepted Answer

Don't, Do

Question 11

Use complicated and lofty language about the field you want to study to impress the admissions team

Accepted Answer

Don't

Question 12

Request a scholarship within your application essay

Accepted Answer

Don't

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