Ten Tips to Writing a Great College Essay

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Ten Tips to Writing a Great College Essay

1. Follow the syllabus
2. Proof-read and have another pair of eyes read as well
3. Do NOT write in first person
4. Cite your references carefully
5. Don’t start at the last minute
6. Make sure you carefully follow your directed format (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
7. Take out unnecessary words like ‘then’ and ‘that’
8. Choose a topic you can have some interest in
9. Make sure you meet your word count
10. SPELL CHECK

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