Tips and advice

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Abide by the essay’s guidelines. If an essay has a maximum of 500 words, writing 1,000 words will not give you an edge over other applicants.

Don’t try to force an essay you have previously written into a topic that doesn’t match.

Reading your essay aloud helps you determine how your essay will read to its reviewers.

Share your essay with your parent or guardian. Then, run it by a friend or a mentor for a more objective opinion without familial bias.

Focus on depth, not breadth. Immerse yourself in 1-2 clubs or organizations, rather than joining multiple superficially.

Stand out from the crowd! Don't bore the scholarship committee. Be unique, use quotes, references, and be yourself.