Writing a quality college essay can be very daunting and involves a unique approach with which most students have never had experience. How do you show who you are without telling? How do you find your own voice? We help lead you through that process.
I like to use the example of telling someone how to swim when they have never been in the water. Once they actually get in the pool, they may flail around a bit before putting together a stroke. Similarly, in writing the essay, it may take several drafts before you get the hang of showing who you are. In fact, it is not unusual for a student’s first draft to yield very little usable material. So don’t be discouraged if your first few attempts get tossed! The final result, after much tossing and tweaking, will be a work of art!