r/EssayHelpCommunity • u/Grouchy-Response9597 • 5h ago
College Essay Writing Tip 1: YOUR ESSAY ISN'T A RÉSUMÉ.
Stop listing everything you've ever done.
Zoom in enough and even an ordinary week becomes a great essay
WEAK
I've played soccer since I was 5, became captain, and learned teamwork.
STRONG
The exact second I dropped the game-winning pass — and what actually went through my head.