{"id":33884,"date":"2016-07-24T03:19:09","date_gmt":"2016-07-24T10:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=33884"},"modified":"2016-07-27T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:33:18","slug":"ten-dos-and-donts-for-your-application-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/ten-dos-and-donts-for-your-application-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Your Application Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Avoid<\/a>The Application Essay Do's:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Unite your essay and give it direction with a theme or thesis. The thesis is the main point you want to communicate.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Before you begin writing, choose what you want to discuss and the order in which you want to discuss it.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Use concrete examples<\/a> from your life experience to support your thesis and distinguish yourself from other applicants.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Write about what interests you, excites you. That's what the admissions staff wants to read.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Start your essay with an attention-grabbing lead \u2014 an anecdote, quote, question, or engaging description of a scene.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong>\u00a0End your essay with a conclusion that refers back to the lead and restates your thesis.<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong>\u00a0Revise your essay\u00a0at least three times.<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to your editing, ask someone else to critique your essay for you.<\/p>\n

9.<\/strong>\u00a0Proofread your essay\u00a0by reading it out loud or recording it and playing it back.<\/p>\n

10.<\/strong> Write clearly, succinctly.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Application Essay Don'ts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0include information that doesn't support your thesis.<\/p>\n

2. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0start your essay with \"I was born in...,\" or \"My parents came from...\"<\/p>\n

3. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0write an autobiography, itinerary, or resume in prose.<\/p>\n

4. Don't\u00a0<\/strong>try to be a clown (but gentle humor<\/a> is OK).<\/p>\n

5. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0be afraid to start over if the essay just isn't working or doesn't answer the essay question.<\/p>\n

6. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0try to impress your reader with your vocabulary.<\/p>\n

7. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0rely exclusively on your computer to check your spelling and grammar.<\/p>\n

8. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0provide a collection of generic statements and platitudes.<\/p>\n

9. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0give mealy-mouthed, weak excuses for your GPA or test\u00a0scores<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10. Don't<\/strong>\u00a0make things up.<\/p>\n

But wait. What if you are still not sure how to develop a unifying theme? Or perhaps you don't know which experiences to focus on, or simply lack confidence in your writing skills, or have suddenly developed an acute case of blank-screen-it-is? Remember, you can have one-on-one, personalized assistance every step of the way. Accepted's\u00a0services\u00a0will give you the guidance and direction<\/a> necessary to draft a compelling story and the comprehensive editing needed to perfect it.<\/p>\n

\"View<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Accepted<\/a><\/p>\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes<\/a>
\n\u2022 How to Stay Within Essay Word Limits by Reducing Verbal Verbosity<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0The 4 Must-Haves Of A Grad School Application<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a> originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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