subject: I Have A High School Diploma. I Am Ready For College. Why Do I Need To Submit An Admissions Essay? [print this page] I Have A High School DiplomaI Have A High School Diploma. I Am Ready For College. Why Do I Need To Submit An Admissions Essay?
Spring break is here. High School Seniors are preparing for prom, pictures, and sending out invitations for theirHigh School Graduation Ceremony.They are preparing to walk the stage in cap and gown; standing proud. High School graduation has arrived and gone. What now? College?
What if you did not get accepted yet? Are you still working on a last minute Admissions Essay? Are you frustrated? Take a deep breath. Relax. Write from the heart. You chose this college for a reason. What do you know about this college? How does this school benefit you? How does your presence benefit the school? Why should this college choose you? What makes you stand out from the other candidates?Who has been influential in your life? What do you want to study? Why attend this college if you are undecided? Do you have a story to tell? What are your short-term and long-term goals?
Put yourself in the reviewer's shoes. What would you think of your essay? Would you choose you? Would you say your essay missed the mark? Would you say it was excellent?
Are you ready to be reviewed? Put your heart in what you want. Think positively. Stay focused. Research and get help if needed.
TheAdmissions Essay is a determining factor in your acceptance.This is your formal introduction to the Review Committee. Respect it and pursue it like it matters.This may be your only opportunityfor admittance to thatinstitution. Your application is not the only application being considered. You are not the only candidate who believes they are the right choice. You are not the only candidate who may stand out from the rest. You may not be the only 4.0 GPA. You may not be the only Valedictorian,Salutatorian, Senior Class President,varsity player, head cheerleader, or VIP.You could be accepted or rejected. A first impression may be your only impression.Please ensure your Admissions Essay is well written.Think about it. Write it, Review it, and Rewrite it. Review it. Revise it again. Draft it. Do a final spell check. Check your grammar. Prepareit for submission. Submit.
Write with conviction. Show your sincerity. Show your desire. Identify your strengths.
