{"id":3804,"date":"2016-06-06t23:14:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-06t23:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=3804"},"modified":"2016-06-06t23:14:50","modified_gmt":"2016-06-06t23:14:50","slug":"the-writers-toolbox-tips-for-getting-started-on-application-essays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/the-writers-toolbox-tips-for-getting-started-on-application-essays\/","title":{"rendered":"the writer\u2019s toolbox: tips for getting started on application essays"},"content":{"rendered":"

if you\u2019re applying to college or grad school, you\u2019ll need to spend time preparing your application essay. it\u2019s one of the only pieces of your application that you have total control over, so make it count! the essay is the best way to show admissions officers what makes you \u201cyou\u201d besides test scores and numbers. in this post, we give you some of our favorite essay writing tips.
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1. think about what makes you stand out<\/h3>\n

what talents, skills, hobbies, or experiences do you have that most others don\u2019t? maybe you\u2019ve won the county pumpkin pie competition five years in a row. or it\u2019s possible that the garage band you started in high school is now making its first cd. or perhaps your research on common viruses has been published in a famous science journal. make sure that admissions officers know about anything that makes you different \u2013 you\u2019ll be that much more memorable when it comes time for them to make an admission decision.
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2. keep the focus on you<\/h3>\n

sometimes students get so focused on describing how noble the law profession is, or how wonderful the school they\u2019re applying to is, that they forget to talk about themselves. the application essay is really the only chance you have to tell admissions officers your own personal story. don\u2019t waste the opportunity!
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3. show, don\u2019t tell<\/h3>\n

we might sound like your high school english teacher here, but it\u2019s true \u2013 simply stating facts to convey ideas makes for a dull, lackluster essay. instead of simply telling an admissions officer that you consider yourself an interesting person, show what makes you so interesting! get specific with details, reasons, and stories to develop and support your ideas.
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4. write essays targeted to specific schools<\/h3>\n

one way to show schools your interest is to customize your essays to each school. specify how a school\u2019s strengths, values, and mission statement make it a great match for you. be careful, though, when tailoring your essays. it would be a serious mistake to tell uc berkeley that you couldn\u2019t imagine attending anywhere but ucla!
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5. don\u2019t neglect optional supplements<\/h3>\n

if a school gives you the opportunity to submit additional materials, like an optional essay, don\u2019t pass it up! always take advantage of the chance to tell admissions officers more about yourself. use optional supplements to show traits and characteristics that your main essay doesn\u2019t already convey. <\/p>\n

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