About College Admissions: U.S.: College Admission Essays and Interviews

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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. This week's newsletter looks at two of the more subjective parts of college applications -- essays and interviews. While good grades and high SAT scores are an extremely important part of an application, they aren't the only part. The college admissions officers also want to get to know you -- your passions, your personality, your quirks, your sense of humor. They want to feel confident that you will be a positive addition to their campus community. The essay and interview are two places where you can present more than grades, lists and numbers. Tips for Writing a Winning Essay To write a winning essay, follow these 5 application essay tips and pay attention to these 9 ways to improve your essay's style. Also be sure to avoid these 10 bad essay topics. If you are applying with the Common Application, check out these tips for the 6 essay options. For a more detailed discussion of each of the options, read these articles: An essay on an ethical dilemma An essay on an important issue An essay on an influential person An essay on a historical figure or fictional character An essay on diversity The topic of your choice See More About:  college admission essays  writing tips  english grammar Sample Admission Essays The links below will take you to sample essays and critiques of those essays. "The Job I Should Have Quit" (an ethical dilemma) "Give Goth a Chance" (diversity) "Porkopolis" (a fictional character) "Wallflower" (a fictional character) "Student Teacher" (an influential person) "Eating Eyeballs" (the open topic) "The Allegany County Youth Board" (an issue of local importance) "Diamond in the Rough (influential person) More Essay Articles Many colleges will ask for supplemental essays and short answer essays. You'll also need to write an essay if you are planning to transfer to a selective college. These articles can help: A sample supplemental essay for Duke A sample supplemental essay for Oberlin 5 supplemental essay mistakes 6 tips for a winning short answer Sample short answer on working at Burger King Transfer essay tips Sample transfer essay College Interviews The interview is a great place to demonstrate your interest in a college and highlight your personality and passions. These article can help: Avoid these 10 interview mistakes Master these 12 interview questions 20 more common interview questions Reasons to do an optional interview College Admissions Ads College Admission to College Admission Essay Essays Samples Application Essays Featured Articles Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College College Admissions Product Reviews College Life Q & A: What You Should Know Before the Big Move Glossary of Key Admissions Terms Choosing a College   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles SAT Scores - What's Good? ACT Scores - What's Good? Waitlisted? What Now? Rejected? Can You Appeal? Advertisement