Final application deadlines for regular admission college students will be here shortly. Hopefully, seniors have put the finishing touches on their essays already. It’s helpful for underclassmen to know what to expect in the future though, so I want to share some college admission essay help that benefited my family.
College Admission Essay Help Articles
New York University (NYU)
3 Tips to Choose the Right Common App Essay Prompt
Direction regarding choosing the best essay question
6 Proofreading Habits for Your College Essay and Beyond
A bonus tip was included by email: Have someone—whether it’s a family member, counselor, teacher, or friend—read your essay beforehand (without telling them the essay prompt) to make sure you’re being as clear as you possibly can.
Queens Library
College Readiness: How To Write A Great College Application Essay
Queens Library has an abundance of college prep resources. In this post, Dr. Padurano of Crimson Coaching shares tips on planning and brainstorming the essay as well as reasons why it is more important than ever.
Resources
Prospective Colleges
Many colleges share helpful information about writing personal statements and supplemental essays on their websites. Some also offer virtual essay prep workshops where they share story-writing tips and offer opportunities to ask questions.
Story2
This online writing platform’s College EssayBuilder® teaches students how to write college essays that appeal to admissions officers. It takes users through the 5 steps of the Moments Method storytelling process. Someone from their organization did a “College Essay Essentials Workshop” at my oldest son’s former school, Townsend Harris.
Students can create a free account, where they’ll have access to use the platform for writing as many story drafts as they’d like. The free version also comes with three on-demand, pre-recorded classes about storytelling in the college admissions process. Here is the link to sign up for a free account.
Student’s High School
Students can write the first drafts of their essays and ask their teachers and/or other trusted advisors to read them. Many English departments spend several months helping students with their essay.
If you found this post about college admission essay help beneficial, please share it.