application essay
College entry piece
An application essay is a written statement submitted as part of an application process, typically for college admission, graduate school, or scholarships.
The essay asks applicants to present themselves beyond grades and test scores—explaining their background, goals, or responding to specific prompts: I spent weeks revising my application essay.
Also called a personal statement or admissions essay.
- collegeHigher education institution
- admissionEntry or confession
- admissions officerUniversity application evaluator
- promptIncite to action
- draftPreliminary version of text
brainstorm · narrative · voice · authentic · sob story · personal growth · deadline · word count · revision · opening line · supplement · hook · show don't tell · anecdote · recommender · Common App · unique · compelling
- military admissionsWest Point, USNA, Annapolis, Air Force Academy, military academy
- admissionsacceptance letter, admissions, admissions committee, admissions officer, admission rate
- student writingbook report, personal narrative, research paper, term paper, reflection paper
application essayrésumé
Career summary document
CV · curriculum vitae · transcript · test scores · grade report
application essaytext message
Brief electronic communication
social media post · diary entry · grocery list · informal note · doodle
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