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The mistakes in essay writing are too common many
applicants repeat over and again. Typically, college essay writing is a
rite of passage to college. Failing to write college essay is a gateway
to a different path in life. Here are common mistakes applicants usually make
applying to college.
Being Off Topic
In all college essays, applicants are expected to read essay
prompt (very) carefully first. Obvious as is, most applicants wander off only
to write about something else entirely. Often, applicants read essay prompt
(very) quickly and just start writing. Unsurprisingly, many applicants skip
many steps in college essay writing and end up getting a rejection. Instead,
you should read your essay prompt very very carefully to understand what you
need to write about. That done, you should plan your writing process. This is
usually done by first brainstorming and, once you gather enough ideas, do more
research to back up. In doing so, you stay focused and you never lose track of
your main idea or approach to your topic.
Now confidence is generally good. In college essays,
however, some applicants simply show off. Just don't be too overconfident. Your college essay reviewers understand already you want to
feature your accomplishments. Do so but be careful not to be so self-centered
you turn off anyone reading your essay. Showing confidence in your college
essay means, above anything, is about expressing yourself honestly and clearly.
If anything, stay away from cliched attitudes reviewers are all too familiar
with. For instance, do not brag about your achievements
as if you are a boss or a chief of gang. (Yes. This is how
reviewers believe you are - not being impressed, really.) Just a little bit of
modesty wins hearts and minds of your reviewers.
There are many platforms offering advice on how to
write a college essay. You might have looked for an essay writing service for help. As you figure out how to keep a balance between
objectivity and subjectivity you might easily slip into either. On one hand,
keeping an all too objective perspective only makes you dry. On another hand,
being too personal might make you sound too rude or, worse, vulgar. Try as much
as you can not to be too judgmental. As in
confidence, strike a balance between keeping a distance from, say, an experience
and expressing yourself more personally. This needs, of course, practice. So,
simply practice, practice and practice. By refining your voice writing your
college essay you cut across scores of essays calling for attention. This needs
practice, patience and, sometimes, outside help. Be persistent. Nothing easier
than making a judgment, too positive or negative, without much thought. Your
reviewers will just take notice.
This is where many are caught cheating. That's, many
applicants find writing hard enough not to try even. They simply rehash ideas
so common reviewers simply move on to next application. Everyone knows writing
is not easy - even for experienced writers. For college applicants, writing is
even more daunting. The sense of expectancy, coupled by difficulties in
writing, makes college essays a big deal for many applicants. That's why, one
would not wonder many applicants scramble for literally anything to get a
college essay done. This can be avoided by early planning and practice. Do your
own research. Read earlier successful essays. Know more about your dream
college. There is, indeed, so much you need to prepare for before pushing any
buttons on your keyboard. You can ask for a friend's help. If really stuck, you
can pay for writing essays on professional platforms.
The flip side of being too personal is you lack personality.
That's, you're too non-judgmental your essay lacks any sense of who you are.
This is not only undesirable yet also damaging to your essay. If anything, your
reviewers need to know who you are now and in upcoming years. There is no way
to know unless you show, in personal (but not too personal)
details
why you're applying and what you expect. Obviously, every applicant has a
unique story to tell - or should. You, too, should have your own story, your
own voice and your own perspective. Only so you can differentiate and set
yourself apart from different applicants. Once again, practice makes perfect.
Do your own research. Gather and sort out material about yourself. Be
selective. Emphasize your stresses and be modest about your weaknesses. Make
sure your "voice" is heard and unique yet not too loud. Ultimately, your
writing style is a reflection of who you are as a person and a future
professional.
To
impress, you might use grand vocabulary from some arcane sources. This isn't
really going to help. Once again, your reviewers have most probably gone over
too many similar examples to care. Stay modest. Ideas and perspective matter
more. Using complex words might backfire and could be understood you do not
really know what you're talking about. If you choose, however, one very
interesting story about yourself, you've just gone halfway writing a great
essay. Over and again, your reviewers are looking for clues to know who you're,
not complex vocabulary a few could understand. Have a second eye look at your
essay to ensure your essay flows and is free from unnecessarily complicated
vocabulary. If anything, simplicity, coupled by clarity of purpose and meaning,
is a killer.
Taken for granted, proofreading could make all difference
for your essay. Indeed, many applicants skip proofreading believing all is good
after so much research and so much writing. In reality, however, most
applicants are rejected for all too simple mechanics or grammatical mistakes.
The herculean effort made to write a great essay could go away by choosing not
to proofread your essay. To avoid wasting your effort, make sure you give
yourself enough time to proofread your essay. This is particularly important
since you'll need to keep a distance from your essay to gain a fresh look. Once
again, if you're stuck you ask a friend's help or even a professional editor's
help. The final polish your essay gets matters enough to get you admitted or not
to your dream college.
In a nutshell, your college essay is your gateway to future.
Obviously, you should avoid wandering off. By avoiding common mistakes of being
too judgmental and overconfident you show your ability to express sound yet
detached opinions. More, by avoiding clichés, lack of personality and
complicated vocabulary you develop your own unique and personal voice. Finally,
by proofreading your essay you do not miss a final touch so necessary to seal
off a great essay.
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