i am writing a college admissions essay, what should i put for a title or shud i even put a title??
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It is likely that there are books on writing college admissions essays in your public library.  My gut feeling is that if the essay is a personal statement, it should not have a title.  If the school asked you to write an essay on a particular topic, perhaps a title would be appropriate.  I still think you should look at some examples in a book.
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then its best to write about something pertaining to that, enlisted below are my best bets,\n\nyou can write about:\nTHE BLUES BEHIND THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO COLLEGE or\nWHAT TODAYS WORLD DEMANDS FROM GRADUATES/FRESHERS or\nWHAT QUALITIES A STUDENT SHOULD INCORPORATE IN HIMSELF TO SUCCEED IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ENVIRON.OF COLLEGE AND THE WORLD or\nWHAT IS THE CATALYST BEHIND EVERY ACHIEVEMENT AT COLLEGE or\nWHAT STRATEGIC TACTICS INSTITUTES TODAY SHOULD ADOPT TO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD or\nHOW CAN EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT PLAY A ROLE IN THE OVERALL PROGRESS OF HIS NATION or \nHOW DYNAMIC A COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD BE TO RISE ABOVE OTHER FELLOW STUDENTS\n\nWell...........i will stop now,hope ya got the picture as to what you should write about,trust me ,an essay should be a perfect balance of yr own original views and ideas ,that armed with an elegant touch of style of presentation and conclusion will be your coup de gra'ce to the essay.\nMy winning technique is to start the essay like this: suppose you are writing about the first topic that is school-collge transition blues ,you may begin the essay like this:\n"as I pull the blinds up on the morning of my first college day \nI cant help but get a tingling feeling in my heart that this day\nhas pulled the curtains down my school days,paving way \nfor a new beginning , a new exciting phase of my life as\na student,as I embark on my journey to college today,\nI stand sillheouted against the backdrop a new dawn,but\ncant help as I watch the rising sun with a little apprehension\nas I wonder what my college life will bring?\n\nDad somehow senses my convoluted thoughts slaps my\nback,jolting me to reality ....\nEvery student has to pass through this emotionally exciting\nas well as taxing phase of his life....".(now you begin the main crux of your essay)\n\nHope you got my point,this has always been my winning technique and hope it proves to be the same for you too!!\n\nso...what put on yr thinking cap on and 'write' your way to college!\nALL THE VERY BEST!!
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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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Five paragraphs are easy - 1st is intro, 2nd is your first reason, 3rd is your 2nd reason, 4th is your 3rd reason and the 5th is your conclusion.\n  In the Intro you want to lay out the issue - give "both" sides and then, without using "I" or any other reference to 1st person, explain that the side you are writing about is the "only logical conclusion" (or your words) based on the three reasons below.  Each body paragraph is a reason, which you tie back to the crux question.  You want to give the reason and explain how/why it's an important one.  In the conclusion try to avoid simply re-stating what you've said above - but refer to your arguments.\n       You didn't say if there was to be research involved or if you were to use quotations from texts... I'd still use the same essential format as above, but I would suggest a few modifications.\n     Just so you know, I've been teaching for 7 years.  I completed a couple graduate degrees and always did well on papers, i.e., I'm not talking out of my a**.  Good luck!
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Write about what you know. If you are given a choice of topic pick something that interests you. If you are genuinely interested in a topic you'll have a decent essay before you know it. If you have to write an essay about someone in history write it in the first person, pretend that you are them when you write. Then it sounds like a story than a boring summary of the book you read to get the information from. Hope this helps.
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In the dark old days it used to be a superscript after the quote and then a reference down in the footer of the page. These days it's just about anything.\n\nYou should talk to your teacher/lecturer about the correct method they prefer for references. This will maximize your potential for marks. \n\nWithout that I would go for the first method as the second is somewhat meaningless. Also I would give an explanation for the terminology either at the very bottom of your cover page or in the bibliography.\n\n"Good Luck with your essay"(p. 1)
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Write:\nEducation - Currently attending WHATEVER High School\n\nWHATEVER = the name of your school.\n\nThis tells them that you are attending and haven't dropped out.  That's all they care about.  If you have a high GPA, you can add that too.  If not, don't mention it.
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The Truth Behind the Pen Name is correct if that is the title of an essay or story.\n\nIf you are using it as a sentence and not as a title, then the proper capitalization is \n\nThe truth behind the pen name.\n\nHope this helps.
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Are you talking about a certain situation or are you doing an essay of some sort?
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Start out with an opening sentence that "draws in the reader", that shows your passion about whatever your studying.  Then go into your passion for education and your study and how it has helped you and taught you so many things.  Then talk about your qualificatins and educational acheivments (gpa, volunteer experience, specialized skills)  Then talk about your goals and your dreams in your career and how this scholarship will bridge your educational and financial needs to your goals and dreams.  Show your need for the scholarship and why you are qualified.. and why you stand out among other applicants.  End with a closing statement that recaps your passion for the field and your desire for the scholarship.
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Write one. :)\n\nAre you looking for specific information, or just looking for one to plagiarize?
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Any time you're asked to submit a personal statement, they're looking for a glimpse into your character; whether you're someone with the right motivations, personality, interests, etc.  When building a class, the admissions staff is trying to create a microcosm of the real world, so they need people of all types (though some schools may want a heavier weight of one type to another).  Your statement might shed light on whether you are the outgoing type who parties a lot, the nerd who will be on law review, the funny guy who will keep some classes interesting, the butch lesbian that will be the next leader of their gay and homosexual club, etc.  So just write about you and not about qualities that they "look for" and you'll paint a much clearer and convincing picture.\n\nOh and of course, the writing sample will also tell them whether you know how to write... in proper English... coherently.
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Obviously, no one on Yahoo Answers went along on your school field trip, so, no one here can give you any specifics for your article.\n\nSo far as format is concerned, think of a snappy-sounding "headline" for your story. Buy a newspaper or two today and look at the way the articles in a real newspaper are set up. It's pretty much like a regular essay - there's a beginning, a middle, and an end (but not a "conclusion"-sounding one).\n\nNewspaper articles always stress the five things all people want to know - the who, the what, the where, the how, and the why. If you can cover all five of those points, you'll be able to compose a good article.\n\nMake sure it is neatly typed, is spell-checked, and contains proper sentence structure. If there are quotes from anybody, make sure to include proper punctuation. And last, but not least, learn your lesson about putting off assignments till the last minute. This will backfire almost every time. Good luck!
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Demonstrate your passion for something.  Show your dedication to an interest:  this is much more important than joining a bunch of random clubs to pad your resume.  And which qualifications matter the most really depend on the school you're applying to.  Some love their essays, others look more closely at different things.\n\nAnd relax.  Don't forget to enjoy yourself too, because it is actually possible to do well and have fun.
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no i think you should introduce yourself as in like write up what you are going to talk about in the persasive essay and then iyt will be very esay to start up the paper:)
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Titles usually come once the thesis is finished. What your prof probably wants is a clear, concise theory statement.
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A scientific journal (like "Science" or "Sky and Telescope"). I do suggest, however, that you let a professor read it before you submit it. Even if you have a brilliant idea, they will throw it away if it's not properly presented.