- Devise an opening line that catches attention and declares this essay will be worthwhile to read
- Show you have perspective by explaining your “A-ha!” insight about yourself and what it means for you as a person, student, what you will bring to the college community, your post-college future, etc.
- Be vivid and share details
- Start brainstorming and drafting early
- Revise several times and when finalizing don’t rely on spellcheck