August 5, 2009
KHEAA, Financial Aid Tip of the Month, August
KHEAA, Financial Aid Tip of the Month, August
Time for college-bound seniors to think about admissions essays
Many high school seniors will be required to write college admissions essays, especially if they’re applying to a private college. Admissions officers use the essays to learn more about prospective students and their writing skills.
Some colleges will provide a specific topic, such as how attending their school will help you achieve your goals. Others may ask you to choose from several topics, while some will let you pick the topic yourself. If you select the topic, pick one that will give the admissions officer who reads the essay some insight into your thoughts and abilities — and that will make the officer say, “We want this student on our campus.”
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