Question

Anybody have any advice on how to write a personal essay for the common application #freakingout #college

Answer 1

Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

Answer 2

Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.

Answer 3

can a service trip count?

Answer 4

i suppose it could if it impacted you in such a way. and a service trip, in my opinion, is certainly selfless.

Answer 5

There is tons of information on the internet regarding writing common application for college entrance. There are many that go into much more depth then I can type.. or rather that you want to read right now.

Answer 6

yeah i know

Answer 7

I guess one thing that a lot of college student do is they try to cram all their stuff into the essay.. and it becomes a list and hard to read

Answer 8

most of the schools im applying to i think requires supplements

Answer 9

just make sure your essay is focused and clear. also make it to the point and avoid the fluff.

Answer 10

kk do you know if an essay like a college essay should be about 4 paragraphs

Answer 11

if you can work the essay into a story which reveals what you enjoy, your passions, and really let them see who you are as a person.. cause that is special in itself.

Answer 12

oh ok

Answer 13

like 500 words. maybe 600

Answer 14

oh ok! im currently a senior in high school at what stage of the college application process do u think i should be in

Answer 15

hmm.. that is a subjective question. I dont think it is about what stage you should be in .. rather that you are in the process of being registered for school period.

Answer 16

it also depends on what schools you are looking at

Answer 17

are you trying to get into Stanford or Yale? or possible a state college ?

Answer 18

yeah i am currently been working on the common application for u of portland, gonzaga, usf, usd, boston university

Answer 19

and then for a state college western washington university

Answer 20

It would be nice I guess for time sake to know where you are going to school by Feb.. but if you didnt find out til june i suppose it wouldnt matter THAT much

Answer 21

oh ok

Answer 22

with the lower profile colleges.. their entrance generally isnt that extensive.. but obviously, if you are anxious to start school again next spring and go experience college life.. then you probably want to get those applications completed soonish.

Answer 23

best of luck to you.

Answer 24

thanks! lolz i am planning to start next fall semester i grad from high school may of 2013

Answer 25

woo go girl! time to move out of your parents house and into a upscale apartment with your gf's !

Answer 26

well if i can ever afford it lolz

Answer 27

Take a risk! Make sure it's not a universal topic (very specific to you) and make it seem intelligent; use humor, sarcasm, or connect emotionally...depending on what your personality is like...just embody yourself through your writing. And remember to show, not tell!