⭐️ Writing tips from our "Writing College and Grant Applications" mini-course ⭐️

Our insightful course continues. Today, I want to share the writing tips by our awesome American instructor for college and scholarship applications.

1️⃣ Structure varies.

You can write in the narrative style or the mosaic style. It's a good idea to write chronologically. (My personal addition: If you write in the mosaic style, don't forget about coherence and cohesion.)

2️⃣ Write for the reader.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but make sure your writing is clear and pleasant to read.

3️⃣ Don’t “bury the lede.”

Lede = the opening sentence or paragraph of a news article, summarizing the most important aspects of the story.

Don't delay the most important aspects for too long.

4️⃣ Emotional or creative language is OK.

But it shouldn’t obscure or distract from your writing or create a “woe is me” narrative!

5️⃣ Play with voice and tone until you find what works.

Write several different version to see which one you like best. Ask for feedback from others to see which version they like best.

6️⃣ Include a memorable ending.

A memorable ending can affect what pile the decision-makers (who, mind you, read hundreds of applications a day) will put your application into: "nope" or "let's give it a chance."

Which tip seems the most valuable and/or surprising? Share in the comments. 📝