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Tips for Transfer & Scholarship Essays
- Read the questions carefully and make sure you understand them. Follow directions carefully. Do NOT exceed Word Limit.
- Let them get to know you.
- Be yourself
- Use a formal, but conversational, style
- Don’t be overly complicated or unnaturally academic in tone
- Don’t try too hard
- Be careful with humor
- Tell a story
- Share the experiences that have shaped you
- Be specific about why you have chosen that school and program and how it will benefit you
- Show how you will contribute to the transfer school.
- Address any issues directly.
- Show how you are striving for improvement
- Do not badmouth your current school
- Proofread!
- Stop by the Learning Center, so we can help!