I often come across essays filled with extraordinarily lengthy and complicated sentences stretching 50–60 words. Sometimes people write a paragraph comprising just one sentence, making it difficult for the reader to comprehend it.
The admissions committee reads hundreds of essays and may spend only about a minute on each. In that short time, they need to understand your story, connect with it, and remember it. Long, bulky sentences can slow them down, confuse them, or cause them to miss key points.
Break long sentences into two shorter ones to enhance clarity. Use a combination of simple, compound, and complex sentences to bring rhythm and variety.
Structure plays a key role. A logical flow with a clear beginning, middle, and end ensures that the readers grasp the complete message without getting lost in overly complex wording. Short paragraphs give the reader visual breathing space and signal shifts in ideas.
Finally, proofread carefully for sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and spelling. These may seem like small details, but errors are a poor reflection on your candidacy and can undermine an otherwise strong application.
Remember: your goal is not to impress the reader with the length of your sentences, but to impress them with the clarity of your thoughts.
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