Mario Spiniello '14

The College Essay 

           The college essay is completely different from every English paper you’ve written. You’re not trying to prove your argument; you’re trying to tell a story. However, this doesn’t mean that you can be completely informal in writing the college essay. You still have to showcase your writing ability. Unlike the traditional English paper, you are attempting to show who you are and the values you believe through one of the prompts. This is a personal essay; everyone is not using the same sources for the essay. Therefore, try as best as possible not to sound mostly generic essay in your essay. For example, one of the prompts asks you to write about a place where you are perfectly content. Don’t only talk about the feeling you get while in this place because everyone will have the same essay as you. Instead, elaborate on a specific time you went to this place and how personally this place affected you. In recap, portray yourself positively, personally, and elaborately and you will write a strong college essay.