A college essay shows another side of your personality that is more than grades, books, work, and numbers. The best college essays are memorable stories that express emotion, gratitude, perseverance, strength of character, and honesty. But where are you supposed to start? We’ll explore how to write a college essay about yourself and the importance of working with professionals who can help you garner success.

When college admission counselors review your work, they want to know that you can truly write a college essay about yourself. They want to learn more about you and get to know you better.

We recommend starting with free form thoughts. What are you passionate about and can easily discuss with anyone at any time?  Jot these down and then put your paper away.  Come back the next day and see what jumps out at you.  Do you have more to add? Or are you ready to pick a topic based on your notes.

Now that you’ve picked a topic, write down the first thing that comes to your mind. Go with it and write a draft. If more than one idea comes to mind pick which one you feel best about. Read the draft out loud to a trusted friend or relative, and get their honest opinion. Do not take offense when someone critiques your work – especially if they are a strong advocate in your college career success.

Storytelling is one of our oldest arts as a society. A well-written essay shows character and why you’d be a great addition to their student body. Try to find example essays but don’t copy them. Just get a good idea of a natural sounding writing style that communicates maturity as well as answers the prompt. Creativity is much appreciated, so highlight unique parts of your life that someone wouldn’t be able to know about just looking at your transcript.

Do not try to write a college essay the day before it’s due.  This will require a bit of planning and maturity on your part. Enjoy the process and be proud of your work.

A great college essay helps admissions people to get to know you better, and makes them excited about meeting the face behind the essay.

At CoolSpeak, we understand the pressures of getting into a good college.  We developed a wonderful workshop to help you write a college essay. It’s helped thousands of students and teachers get the guidance and interactive tools they need to write a college essay that will impress admission counselors across the country!

Good luck and contact us for more helpful tips and tips about college.