About College Admissions: U.S.: Writing Tips for The Common Application

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Over 400 colleges and universities now accept The Common Application, including most of the country's top colleges and top universities. Today's newsletter presents strategies for The Common Application Personal Essay, Short Answer, and Supplemental Essays. Personal Essay Writing Tips This article provides writing tips for each of the six options on The Common Application. Also check out the sample essays and critiques for each of the options: an ethical dilemma | an important issue | an influential person | a fictional character | diversity | the open topic The Short Answer Even though it is just 150 words long, don't underestimate the importance of the short answer on The Common Application. These six short answer tips can help you write a winning statement on one of your activities. Also be sure to avoid these five short answer mistakes. Supplemental Essay Mistakes Many colleges ask you to send a supplemental essay along with The Common Application. Frequently these essays ask you to provide specific reasons why you want to attend a particular school. Be sure to avoid these five supplemental essay mistakes. Also check out this sample strong supplemental essay and this sample weak essay. Improve Your Essay's Style These nine style tips can help strengthen any writing. College Admissions Ads Resume Writing Tips Writing College Admissions College Applications MBA College Featured Articles The Schools of the SEC Explore the Ivy League To How Many Schools Should You Apply Does the PSAT Matter? 10th Grade College Preparation Transferring to a Different College   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > 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   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Senior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? College Interviews Advertisement