How Long Does It Take To Write a College Essay

Whether working on your own or working with a tutor, students should expect to put in at least 6 to 8 hours to compose a stand-out college application essay. By employing a step-by-step process to begin, construct and finish the essay, students can meet all the standard requirements. It is important to clearly and skillfully introduce yourself, while sharing your personal story and explaining why you have chosen to go into a specific field at their institution. 

How to begin? Here is a suggested process to writing your college essay:

1. Use brainstorming techniques to develop a list of your personal qualities, achievements, interests, values, challenges and goals.
2. Construct and populate an outline with your brainstorming items. 
3. Write your first draft by organizing the outline sections into paragraphs, positioning the most important or relevant sections first. 
4. Expand your first draft by adding more detail in applicable sections with a personal anecdote or specific life experience. 
5. Complete the final draft: Re-read, proof and edit for flow, grammar, sentence structures, vocabulary, and smooth transitions from paragraph to paragraph.

For expert and knowledgeable guidance, working with Team Tutor’s team of experts will provide students with the guidelines and pace necessary to complete their essay. Team Tutor offers a comprehensive, step-by-step program to assist students in writing their college application essay. 

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