Do:
- Focus on the question or topic requested
- Be creative, organized and succinct
- Show who you are and how you think
- Write what you know
- Get feedback on drafts from a trusted mentor
- Keep to the word limits
- Use your own voice
- Proofread, edit, spell and grammar check
Avoid:
- Slang, jargon, clichés or excessively elaborate prose
- Writing too little or too much
- Redundant sentences and phrases
- Comparing yourself to other students
- Submitting the same essay for multiple applications