What You Should Remember When Composing Your Graduate Essay

Posted by Download On Jumat, 15 Juni 2012 0 komentar
By Brice Pratteroll


A graduate essay is an essay required by many graduate schools to applicants. It is also a common requirement in university and college admissions. Colleges can require more than one write-up. There are also those that do not require them. The topics required by colleges vary in difficulty, some of them are more specific, others more generic. Many schools will require you to talk about your career aspirations while others require you to write about why you chose to enroll with the school.

Pointers When Making Your Graduate Essay

When faced with this task, it would be to your benefit to start early. Giving yourself enough time would allow you to think about your essay and revise it as necessary. Some colleges use standardized essay questions but there are also those that don't, so be sure to read the instructions prior to starting your essay. Regardless of whether the school has conventional or uncommon essay topics, their intent in requiring essays is to evaluate the proficiency of the applicant in communicating his ideas. While on the topic of reading instructions, you should take note of the maximum word count as well.

When composing application essays, getting the right tone is necessary. The last thing you would want is to be perceived as someone who does not take the requirement seriously, or someone who is too formal to the point of being inflexible. A touch of humor can be good to lighten the tone of your essay, but overdoing it can make your essay more foolish than clever. If you are asked to discuss about your previous experiences or accomplishments, make sure to stay authentic. Avoid sounding too proud in your essay, too.

Be sure to begin your essay with a creative introduction. However, a a good essay requires more than just a compelling first sentence. Your ideas should be organized and flow in a logical manner to keep your reader hooked. Transitions can help make your essay achieve that cohesive feel.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors will distract your reader and give them a hard time to understand your essay. That said, you should not forget to proofread your essay. If you're not very proficient, have someone you trust who can be honest enough to go over your work and point out mistakes.




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