Look at the essay prompt topic This could be describing an event that affected you, why you want to attend a certain college or a social issue that interests you.
Write down ideas. Choose from possible topics that interest you and that you know you can write well.
Start writing or typing your rough draft immediately; procrastination will only harm your chances of acceptance. Keep your allotted word count in mind for future drafts; in the rough draft, focus on getting your ideas out.
When writing your draft, make your voice as personal as possible and use vivid description. Describe events from your point of view without resorting to cliché expressions or statements. Show your readers what you experienced and felt rather than telling them. A successful description captures all the senses, not just sight.
If you write about a technical topic, strike a balance between a professional and conversational tone. If you use technical jargon, use the correct terms. Mistakes will reflect more negatively on you than using plain language will.
Proofread your rough draft. Run it through your word processing software's spelling and grammar checker and review it by hand to fix any style issues. Common style issues include wordiness, passive voice, awkward sentence structure and misplaced modifiers. Trim your writing to express your point.
Show your essay to your friends, family and teachers for constructive criticism. Get multiple opinions and take them into consideration, but use your own judgment.
Prepare your final draft. Give it a final look, then send it to your university's admissions office.