Tips for Writing Essays
- Get feedback on drafts from a trusted mentor
- Keep to the word limits
- Be creative and unique in presentation
- Use first person and an authentic voice
- Convey who you are in language, tone and form
- Communicate your core values
- Address only the question or topic requested
- Proofread, edit, spell and grammar check
Avoid:
- Slang, jargon, clichés or excessively elaborate prose
- Writing too little or too much
- Submitting the same essay for multiple applications