What Makes a Good College Essay?

• Having an anecdote or a story
• Having an engaging writing voice
• Organization
• Don't be pretentious
• Don't use cliches
• Being humble
• Including some of your interests
• Try to make it clever and different from everyone else's
• Word choice should sound natural- don't overuse big words but don't be too simple
• Have a focus in the beginning
• Try to make it funny or fun to read
• Be interested in what the school has to offer
• Be yourself