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Personally speaking.


Simply put, your admission essay is all about you. When a school reviews your application, admissions officers learn vital information about your achievements and your performance in school — but your essay is your best chance to be yourself. After all, you can't sum up who you are in a few blanks on a form.

Choose a topic that interests you, because you'll write a better essay in the end. And remember, what you say is just as important as how you say it.

Here are some steps to follow, tips to guide you, and choices to consider when sitting down to plan and write your admission essay:

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