Tips for Writing a Great Essay如何写出一篇优秀的Essay:)
General
* Read and answer the question asked. You’d be amazed how many essays we receive that don’t relate at all to the question we were asking!
* There is no “right” answer. Don’t think you know what we want to hear. Whatever you have to say about the topic is of interest to us.
* Be authentic. We want to hear your voice in your response – the experiences, opinions and values that have shaped you. Feel free to write on something you are passionate about so we can get to know you better.
* Be proactive! Each year, we talk to students who have everything ready but their essays – if they could just get them finished, their application would be complete. Get started on your essays soon, and don’t spend months agonizing over whether they’re perfect. We don’t read through them with a red pen in hand!
* Avoid re-writing your accomplishments in paragraph form. You’ve already given us that information in your application.
* Re-use essays (or portions of essays) when possible, especially when applying to a lot of schools. However, make sure to re-read before hitting the submit button or mailing them in! The worst possible way to finish your essay to U-M is to say, “And I just can’t wait to be a Spartan!” This happens. Seriously.
* A research paper is different from an admissions essay. If you are re-using something you’ve previously written, make sure it directly answers our question – and not one that a teacher posed to you for an assignment. |
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