About College Admissions: U.S.: Sample College Application Essays

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Nearly all of the country's most prestigious and selective colleges require applicants to write at least one essay. This week's newsletter features some sample college essays that can help high school seniors think about this important part of the college admissions process. Carrie's Essay on Diversity - "Give Goth a Chance" Diversity doesn't have to be about race or ethnicity as Carrie demonstrates in her essay. Read the sample essay and the critique of the essay. Sophie's Essay on a Local Issue Sophie kept her focus close to home when she wrote about the local youth board. Check out Sophie's essay, a critique of the essay, and the list of where Sophie was accepted. A Sample Supplemental Essay If you are required to write a supplemental essay for a college application, make sure it isn't generic. This sample supplemental essay shows how specificity can significantly strengthen an application. This weak supplemental essay illustrates the opposite. Sample Short Answer The Common Application requires a short essay as well as a more substantial piece. This short answer on running provides a solid model for this part of the application. Be sure to avoid these five short answer mistakes. College Admissions Ads Admissions Essays Scholarship Essays College MBA College Guide London College Featured Articles 9 Ways to Improve Your Essay's Style What's a Good SAT Score? 10 Interview Questions You Should Master 12 Facebook Photos You Should Delete Now What is Early Action? Transferring to a Different College   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   College Rankings Top Universities Top Engineering Schools Top Liberal Arts Colleges Advertisement