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Prioritize using the first-person singular. Unlike in some other kinds of academic writing, you should write in the first-person singular (e.g., “I,” “me”) in a college application essay to highlight your perspective. Avoid using “one” for generalizations, since this sounds stilted and unnatural. Use “we” sparingly to avoid ...
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Prioritize using the first-person singular. Unlike in some other kinds of academic writing, you should write in the first-person singular (e.g., “I,” “me”) in a college application essay to highlight your perspective. Avoid using “one” for generalizations, since this sounds stilted and unnatural. Use “we” sparingly to avoid ...