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November 20, 2007
Conquer your college admission essays
Feeling stressed about your college admission essays? Fear not! The admission counselors at Case Western Reserve University read thousands of applications every year and are experts at reviewing essays. They offered to share their wisdom:
Tell us about you.
“Don’t tell us why your best friend, your grandfather, or your teacher is so great. Tell us what makes YOU special!” – Elizabeth Woyczynski
Show us what makes you unique.
“The essay you write is your chance to be creative. It is also one of the ways that we get to know you better through the way you express yourself and the topic that you choose to write about.” – Emily Cole
Use your own voice. Avoid technical jargon.
“Essays don’t have to be about how many big words you can use in one sentence; they can be a little more laid back.” – Diane Feckanin
Get the idea? Your college essay doesn’t have to be something Dostoevskyian or amazingly impressive. We’re just hoping to get a little insight into who you are and what’s important to you.
Posted by tlm42 at November 20, 2007 11:22 AM
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