General Essay Tips
Some examples of "essays that worked" can be found here:
http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/essays-that-worked/
http://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=31010
- Address the prompt
- Show, don't tell
- Have many people proofread your essay
- Be concise
- Catch the reader's attention
- Avoid cliches
- Don't lie!
Some examples of "essays that worked" can be found here:
http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/essays-that-worked/
http://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=31010