Graduate Program Sample essay excerpt
Sample essay (first paragraph) My excellent academic background and relevant work experiences have contributed to my growth as an individual and as a professional. In school, I was one of the top ranked students from primary school up to my college education at the university. In my line of work, I tutor children and help [...]
Filed under graduate admissions, March 28th, 2010Overused Styles to Avoid when Writing Your Essay for College Admission
There are so many overused styles to avoid when writing your admission essay for college. One of them is the use of cliches in writing and other trite expressions.
Filed under essay writing tips, November 1st, 2009College Essay Tips: Should You Use Subheads?
Using subheadings when writing your personal statement for school admission can be an advantage if you really want to earn the coveted slot in your chosen school or university. Although they have their own pros and cons, you can use this style to present facts about yourself or highlight main ideas in your admission essay.
Filed under essay writing tips, October 21st, 2009Personal College Essays: Exploring Your Experiences
When writing your personal statement for school admission, you may always use your personal experiences as a main topic. Explore your experiences, highlight and capitalize on them by writing about how such life experiences changed you as a person.
Filed under essay writing tips, October 14th, 2009Making a Good Impression on Your Essay at 500 Words or Less
With too much pressure put on writing a well crafted personal statement, you tend focus only on your achievements and what an excellent student you must be. In truth, however, the panel has probably grown tired of applicants who claim that they can “change the world” or make the “best contributions to the community.” Some [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 21st, 2009Religion as the Theme of the Sample Essay about Myself
The sample essay about myself can be the one thing that gets you accepted into the school of your choice. This is because the sample essay about myself is an opportunity for you to introduce who you are and why you would make a good addition to the school that you are applying to. As [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 18th, 2009What Not to Include in a Sample Essay about Myself
Writing a sample essay about myself can be quite difficult. Not only do you have to think of topics to write about, but you also have to think of a creative and interesting way to present yourself and your personality through the essay. The personal statement, or sample essay about myself, can spell the difference [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 11th, 2009Guide to Writing a Sample Essay about Myself
A personal statement is all about yourself. Your essay is your chance to let the admission committee see the real you. This is why you have to be honest when you write your personal statement. Your goal is to give the admission committee a three-dimensional picture of you. This means that you should include not [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, August 11th, 2009