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Ending the Essay: Conclusions

So much is at stake in writing a conclusion. This is, after all, your last chance to persuade your readers to your point of view, to impress yourself upon them as a writer and thinker. And the impression you create in your conclusion will shape the impression that stays with your readers after they've finished the essay.

The Personal Statement

This site is designed to help the college senior write their college entrance essay. It includes a complete step by step guide to writing and polishing the personal statement. Site material by UC Berkeley

Identifying the Argument of the Essay

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Bates College | Writing the Essay

What's the purpose of this essay?One purpose, obviously, is to give us a sample of your writing. Liberal arts colleges place a premium on strong writing skills. We look for a mastery of the mechanics of writing (grammar, syntax, and organization) as well as for fluency and originality. Your essay gives us a taste of the maturity of your thinking and writing, and of your readiness for a competitive liberal arts program.