When writting a essay for a college application, what do they like?
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Answer one question but do it well. Make sure you have someone read it over for you or read it backwards to make sure you didnt leave anything out, like punctuation or words.
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The most important part of college is to attend and to turn SOMETHING in on the deadline. Even if it's not quite 500 words it will be just one grade if it's not an "A" you have time left in the semester to bounce back. Also, if you can clearly make your point (depending on the subject, if it's a writing class then you should probably type the appropriate number of words), if your essay covers your topic completely and is supported by original thought and support from your text, then you should be good. It's not your fault you can write in a condense and concise form and cover your topic thoroughly with 150 less words then the rest of his/her students.
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Read and write.. essay.. should go together
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If this is the essay for your college entrance (and I am guessing it is, you are usually asked a personal opinion question, not a research question.  If it is personal opinion there is no need for formatting.  If they want strict MLA format, that is a header, a heading, a title and a double spaced essay with parenthetical citations and a Works Cited at the bottom.  Usually a one page essay would abe about 500 words in 11 point font, double spaced.
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If you get a choice of essay topics, write about something personal to you.  If the scholarship deals with a specific group of people or a specific subject, write about how much that subject means to you.  (If it's a scholarship for women going into computer science, for example, write about your first programming experience and how you overcame being the only female in your school who liked it.)\n\nAs with all essays, give yourself plenty of time, write an outline, and keep editing.  Give it to someone else to proofread, and then put it aside for a few days.  Pull it out 2-3 days later, edit it again, and send it in :-)
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It would be a good idea to read the application and follow the directions they give you. They will TELL you what question they want you to answer in your paragraph. I suggest you mention things that are not covered elsewhere in the application.
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usually that's what u put.. but sumtimes it depends on the college ur applying to.. if u apply online.. they just ask u to paste ur essay on the designated essay box... \nread the instructions.. it shud be  mentioned there.. if not.. then just use ur usuall header
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One could easily give you what they did of the summer but how would that help you learn.  How about I give you some suggestions for things to include in your essay.  \nFirst you need a good opening.....So you could include how you were feeling that summer is finally here.  Using a lot of DETAIL in your description.  Next include several things that you did.  Even if it was sleeping late OR catching up on some past scenes of CSI.  In these paragraphs you could include the simple events like eating or the more exciting events like a movie, or shopping or a game of golf.  In closing you could put something like...in conclusion I discovered that it is not so much of what some one does on vacation but...how well they did it.   Best of luck...remember a good grade will be from the DETAILS in your essay.   I know you can do it..
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Brainstorm details about it, sensory details that tell your reader about how it feels, listens, smels, hear, etc; factual details which is the actual data like time of year, dates, numbers, places, etc; and figurative details like similes and metaphors you can use.  You also need to decide beforehand if your essay will be objective or subjective, if it is subjective you will include your personal impression and that will also count.  Write about what you know.
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Here is a website on Tips on writing Essays\n\nhttp://www2.actden.com/writ%5Fden/tips/essay/\n\nA complete essay is more than really can be posted in an answer here.\n\nIf you are having difficulty in finding research material for an essay, talk to the librarian at your library, they can help you find research material.
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Something that will make you stand out among all the other applicants.  Something that will make them remember you.  If your educational goal has to do with something you experienced, discuss that.  Explain how it brought you to your decision to major in whatever.  Try to relate a personal story with your decision.  Don't forget to include why you want to go to that particular university.  This isn't a statement all about you - it's about you and why you want to go there.  Is their a particular program you are interested in - and why.  A particular instructor's research?  Why this university?  Tailor your statement to each particular university you are applying to.  \n\nMost importantly - don't forget proper grammar, sentence structure and spelling.  Have someone else review your final copy.  No errors!
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I still rely on one single thing to help me write the best possible essay I can . . . an outline. See, the problem with most essays is that the content is disorganized. You may have great ideas and facts that you want to write about, but somewhere during the writing process you start mixing them up. Suddenly your perfect paper sounds all wrong and you want to scream! I've found that the best papers I've ever written (meaning my A papers) have all started with a good, solid outline. Once you have an outline down, your paper writes itself. Your thoughts are organized and the teacher can understand your main point (which is your thesis) and how you supported that point. A focused paper is the key to writing a good essay. Here's the format for the outline I usually follow:\n\nI. Topic / Title\n\nII. Introduction of Essay\nA. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay\nB. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)\n     1. First point in thesis\n     2. Second point in thesis\n     3. Third point in thesis\n\nIII. Body of Essay\nA. Topic One - First Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nB. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\nC. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis\n     1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence\n     2. Have at least five sentences\n\nIV. Conclusion\nA. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay\nB. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point\n\nOnce you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy! Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go!
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When writing, make sure to pay careful attention to:\n\n1.SUBSTANCE\n\nSubstance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. It can be very hard to gauge in your own writing. One good way to make sure that you are saying what you think you are saying is to write down, briefly and in your own words, the general idea of your message. Then remove the introduction and conclusion from your essay and have an objective reader review what is left. Ask that person what he thinks is the general idea of your message. Compare the two statements to see how similar they are. This can be especially helpful if you wrote a narrative. It will help to make sure that you are communicating your points in the story. Here are some more questions to ask yourself regarding content.\n\nHave I answered the question asked?\n\nDo I back up each point that I make with an example? Have I used concrete and personal examples?\n\nHave I been specific? (Go on a generalities hunt. Turn the generalities into specifics.)\n\nCould anyone else have written this essay?\n\nWhat does it say about me? After making a list of all the words you have used within the essay -- directly and indirectly -- to describe yourself, ask: Does this list accurately represent me?\n\nDoes the writing sound like me? Is it personal and informal rather than uptight or stiff?\n\nRegarding the introduction, is it personal and written in my own voice? Is it too general? Can the essay get along without it?\n\n\n2.STRUCTURE\n\nTo check the overall structure of your essay, conduct a first-sentence check. Write down the first sentence of every paragraph in order. Read through them one after another and ask the following: \nWould someone who was reading only these sentences still understand exactly what I am trying to say? \nDo the first sentences express all of my main points? \nDo the thoughts flow naturally, or do they seem to skip around or come out of left field? \nNow go back to your essay as a whole and ask these questions: \nDoes each paragraph stick to the thought that was introduced in the first sentence? \nDoes a piece of evidence support each point? How well does the evidence support the point? \nIs each paragraph roughly the same length? Stepping back and squinting at the essay, do the paragraphs look balanced on the page? (If one is significantly longer than the rest, you are probably trying to squeeze more than one thought into it.) \nDoes my conclusion draw naturally from the previous paragraphs? \nHave I varied the length and structure of my sentences? \n\n\n3.INTEREST\n\nMany people think only of mechanics when they revise and rewrite their compositions. As we know, though, the interest factor is crucial in keeping the admissions officers reading and remembering your essay. Look at your essay with the interest equation in mind: personal + specific = interesting. Answer the following:\n\nIs the opening paragraph personal? \nDo I start with action or an image? \nDoes the essay show rather than tell? \nDid I use any words that are not usually a part of my vocabulary? (If so, get rid of them.) \nHave I used the active voice whenever possible? \nHave I overused adjectives and adverbs? \nHave I eliminated clichés? \nHave I deleted redundancies? \nDoes the essay sound interesting to me? (If it bores you, imagine what it will do to others.) \nWill the ending give the reader a sense of completeness? Does the last sentence sound like the last sentence? \n\n4.PROOFREADING\n\nWhen you are satisfied with the structure and content of your essay, it is time to check for grammar, spelling, typos, and the like. You can fix obvious things right away: a misspelled or misused word, a seemingly endless sentence, or improper punctuation. Keep rewriting until your words say what you want them to say. Ask yourself these questions:\n\nDid I punctuate correctly? \nDid I eliminate exclamation points (except in dialogue)? \nDid I use capitalization clearly and consistently? \nDo the sub
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That's depend dont they have like a guideline about their essay?? some school simply dont mind as long and you make your point, some other like it short...Do some research and if you cant find more info make sure your essay is not more than 4 pages (doubled space) erase any "extra" words and be concise... good luck!!!!!!
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Take a piece of paper and sit in a quiet place and just write phrases and thoughts that come to your head.  What would you like about going to that school?  What would be different for you?  How would you feel about yourself?  How would your future be different?  How would you feel if you got better in school and made your parents and relatives proud of you?  How would your future and jobs and life be different?\n\nThink of all these things and write what comes to your mind in any order.  Then take all your answers and put it in as good an essay form as you can, check your spelling, and ask someone to check your grammar for you.\n\nAnd good luck to you.
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This is a five paragraph essay outline, acceptable for most highschool applications\n\nIntroduction\n\n    -Introductory statements, state the problem, idea,etc\n    *Thesis statement (you know what this is right?)\n\nBody\n\n    -First supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n  \n    -Second supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n     you are saying\n              \n    -Third supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n               \nConclusion\n\n    -Transition, then a statement that basically reiterates \n     your thesis\n    -Restate the key points (1,2,3 of the body)\n    -Then end with a summary or a conclusion, "to sum the argument..." or "this essay showed..." "You should agree with the argument because..." that sort of thing.
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I hope you don't want someone to write your essay for you because that's just lazy. Here's a link to a webpage to various webpages that may help with your paper. Another great source: the library!!