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Writing Your Application Essay
Congratulations! You’ve reached the very last component of your Liberty University application… your application essay!
You’ve read the prompt: “How will your personal faith and beliefs allow you to contribute to Liberty’s mission to develop Christ-centered leaders?” How do you answer this question in only 200-400 words? How do you share your personality, your goals, your testimony, and your dreams in such a small window of text? I’ve compiled a few tips and tricks to help you write your best essay, so keep reading!
1. Think. And Think Again.
Before you even put pen to paper or power on your laptop, think. Think through how you want to answer. Think through what you want to say. Think about what you want the reader of your essay to learn about you. Think about the message you want to convey about yourself. Jot down a few notes and then think some more!
2. Share a Story.
Recruiters only spend a few minutes reading each essay. What snapshot moment can you weave into your essay to showcase who you are? Your story doesn’t have to be some kind of magical, fantastic moment; sometimes sharing the simplest memory can leave the biggest impact. Everyone loves a good story, so consider placing a story in your application essay!
3. Edit. Edit. Edit.
Call your English teacher, text your best friend, ask your parents, and edit your essay over and over again. Edit for content and clarity; look for spelling errors and grammar mistakes. Ask multiple people to edit for you as well. I know editing an application essay isn’t the most fun Saturday activity, but your ability to write well will set you apart from other applicants. I promise, careful editing is totally worth it.
4. Be yourself.
Confidence is key when writing your application essay. Colleges want to see who YOU are, not who you think you should be. You are a unique person with your own unique story, so don’t be afraid to tell that story in your essay! Picture your essay as if it’s a self-portrait. Be proud of the essay you submit, and write confidently.
College application essays may be intimidating, but I’m sure you will do a great job! We can’t wait to see you around campus next fall!
Abby B.
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