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So rule stress out of the process: just take these bits of advice into consideration and give a green light to a successful application.

1. Find out about the style of admission essay. Yes, you were not taught how to write essays like this at school. It is slightly different from a usual academic essay, but writing a winning admission essay is absolutely attainable. In fact, to handle the personal narrative style of application essay not that difficult. To help, download a couple of samples from the internet and check the style.

2. Find your own voice. The biggest difficulty lies in making your essay stand out. While you want to sound smart, you also need to be natural and not contrived. Consequently, you need to write in the language you normally use. Referring to thesaurus may result in awkwardness, which is a considerable drawback in any admission essay. As such, you should find a perfect balance between being informal and sounding too rigid.

3. Find the way for your personality to shine through. There is no point in saying general things, like “why do I want to be a lawyer?”. Clearly, if you were on an admission committee, you would grade such an essay with a low score. What are admission officers looking for is your personality. So think about some clear examples or experiences from your life that reveal you as a personality they would want to have on campus. This will work so much better than a simple re-telling of your accomplishments and charity work.

4. Do research to find out about the college. Each college has own requirements for applicants. Generally speaking, every one of them looks for a specific type of a student. It would definitely work to your advantage if you make your essay cater to each college type. At best, don't try to put too much on your plate; narrow it down to one topic and share your personal insights.

5. Learn to show, not describe. Showing clear examples is a distinct advantage over telling. Imagine that you are a director of a film which tells about your personality. Just like in a good movie, you need to show, not tell. So try to steer clear of phrases like “I have many hobbies and interests” or “many life experiences shaped me as a person”. Instead, focus on the specifics.

6. Find someone to give you advice, but don't ask for ghostwriting. Let's cut straight to the chase, asking someone to write an essay for you may result in failure. An essay written by an adult may seem to be an advantage, but the committee is going to see through that. Adults think differently than teens. It is reflected in sentence structure, word choice and many other things. Instead, ask your parent or tutor to brainstorm ideas with you or help proofread the essay.

About the author: Jennifer Delgado is a freelance academic researcher at Coursework writing service Courseworkservice currently enrolled at a student help website, providing assistance in writing admission essays.