Colleges dedicate a significant amount of weightage on your grades and test scores however given the competition, colleges recive applications from students with similar test scores. A differentiator that makes you stand out from another applicant is your supplementary essay.
Here are 5 tips that will help you write an outstanding Supplemental essay:
1) ANSWER THE QUESTION AT HAND
Focus on answering the question. Do not use a previous application’s answer to answer another essay question even if they are similar. A university or a college looks for specifications and depth if your answer. Make sure that you answer all the given subparts of the question, and in chronology if it requires you to do so.
2) START WITH AN OUTLINE
Planning your supplementary essay is on of the first and the most important step before beginning to actually write. Plan exactly what you want to convey through your essay. Make your aim clear. Start by making a mindmap and then number the points in the order. You essay will have multiple drafts before you submit your final version.
3) MAINTAIN AN AUTHENTIC TONE
It is good to ask for help for editing or proof reading your essay but do not involve way too many people as it can weaken how clearly your voice comes through in writing. Different people have different writing styles and make sure you sound like yourself. Do not overuse the thesaurus.
4) NARROW DOWN YOUR FOCUS
It is always better to do something small and do it with great depth and detail rather than doing something big but superficial. Reflect and make not of what you exactly want to convey. Do not lose focus and mention vague details. At the end, your essay should read coherently.
5) DO NOT REPEAT YOURSELF
What you write in your personal statement or application essay should not contradict or repeat anything else in your application. Your supplemental essay is a space for you to express what your reportcard and transcript couldnt. In addition to that, avoid beating around the bush and stick to what you want to clearly state in your essay.
How can Rostrum Education Help?
Our admission counsellors at rostrum provide you with a basic outline of how you can go about your suplementary essay. Moreover they also guide you throughout the writing proces and help you make any edits before submitting the final draft. Additionally, we provide help with the entire college application process. Contact us for a free counselling session today!
