Select a theme for your essay. This is the key topic around which your essay will revolve. Some examples of topics you could choose include your personal achievements, unforgettable experiences or a person that has had a deep impact on your life.
Write an outline for your essay. Include points that you need to address the theme of your essay. For example, for a theme "Who am I," discussions on your family and friends as well as your principles, goals strengths, drawbacks and past experiences are important. So, you could create an outline to indicate the main headings and sub-headings that address these points successfully.
Start with the introductory paragraph. Consider starting the essay with a quote or saying that you feel connected to. Doing so helps the reader have an idea of what is important to you. It is better to avoid starting the essay with personal details such as your name, date of birth and your parents' names, which are already there on your application. Focus on information that the reader cannot get from your application to make your essay interesting.
Expand your narration to address the theme in the succeeding paragraphs. Go beyond recounting your life history. Reflect on it. If winning your high school is one of the most unforgettable events in your life, go beyond presenting the chronological order of the match events to explain what you learnt from this experience. You could talk about the challenges you overcame to win the game and how they helped you grow.
Be honest in your approach. If you are writing on meaningful events in your life, deliberate if the particular event really added value to your life. Your job as a bartender may have taught you more than being on the student service committee did.
Be concise in narration. Check your spelling and grammar. Ask your friend, parents or a mentor whose language and judgment skills you respect to review the essay.