College Essay Tips of The Day

TIP #1
Avoid the filthy five beginnings – One Day…,
                                                    When I was…,
                                                    My _______is….,
                                                    Last year, last month, etc…, A date,
                                                    Throughout history, Throughout mankind

TIP #2
TYPES of LEADS:


a) Starting in the Middle of a Scene – action right away
b) Starting at the End
c) Leisurely Lead - Descriptive
d) Straight Dialogue from the event you’re retelling
e) Backstory Lead – explain the situation
f)  Brief anecdote/analogy