Developing Your Essay
First you will need to come up with a list of topics to discuss in your essay. The best way to do this is by brainstorming a list of accomplishments, your favorite things, influential people in your life, and also your life experiences. Use the following worksheet to help you conduct your brainstorming.
Once you have come up with a potential list of topics, it's now time to find your essay prompt. Some college websites can be confusing so looking for the prompt can be frustrating. Check on their webpage, the undergraduate course catalog, or on the paper application. Once you have found the prompt it is time to start an outline. Use the following worksheets to help you.