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How to Tackle the First Draft of Your College Application Essay

: Write a clear sentence that expresses your main argument or point.

: Decide if you are writing for a professor (formal) or a friend (conversational). How to Tackle the First Draft of Your

If you're following a specific curriculum like , "214" refers to the section on Prewriting: Generating and Organizing Ideas .

: Set the scene or identify a "core tension" to grab the reader's attention. : Set the scene or identify a "core

: Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that supports your thesis.

: Don't edit as you go. Focus on getting your ideas down and maintaining the flow of your logic. 3. Adding the Intro and Conclusion Once your body is drafted, wrap it up: Focus on getting your ideas down and maintaining

: Create a "map" of your main points so you don't get stuck. 2. Drafting the Body Paragraphs (Page 221)