Thursday, September 12, 2013

College Essay Tips of the Day

TIP #1
Avoid the filthy five beginnings – One Day…,
When I was…,
My _______is….,
Last year, last month, etc…, A date,
Throughout history, Throughout mankind

TIP #2
TYPES of LEADS:


a) Starting in the Middle of a Scene – action right away
b) Starting at the End
c) Leisurely Lead - Descriptive
d) Straight Dialogue from the event you’re retelling
e) Backstory Lead – explain the situation
f) Brief anecdote/analogy

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