1) Keep the audience in mind when writing your essay
2) Realize the reader will probably spend 1 minute on your essay so get their
attention early
3) Make sure the reader learns something about you that he or she would not learn
from your application
4) Tell a story, don’t write a resume
5) Try to “connect” to the reader

For additional assistance with the college application process, contact the College Resource Center at www.crccolumbusga.com or 706-366-2993.