College Planning-How to Write Your College Essay

This week on our Facebook Live video, we continued our College Planning series talking about tips for writing your college essay. This is an important part of the application process because it catches the eye of the admissions board and it can be used for scholarships too. It’s important to remember to show the person who you are vs tell them who you are in your essay. This can be done by telling a story vs listing your traits or things you’ve done in a matter of fact way. In storytelling, you want to describe what you saw, heard, tasted, touched, and felt. Your story doesn’t have to be a momentous experience; it could be a hobby, trip, or conversation, as long as it puts people in your shoes. What did that experience do for you; how did it make you who you are? We’ve also included a link for a resource about some other types of college essays. Let us know if you have any questions- we would love to hear from you! You can comment on our Facebook video or send us an email at info@cplcoaching.com. 

Types of Essay Questions