What Makes An Essay SPARKLE?📝✨

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The most impactful essays are authentic, reflective, and deeply personal. They:

• Tell a Story: Instead of listing achievements, encourage a specific experience that shaped them. What did they learn? How did they change? How will they carry it forward?
• Show, Don't Just Tell: Use vivid details to bring their story to life.
• Sound Like Them: Authenticity is key. The essay should resonate with your student's genuine voice, not a forced, formal tone.
• Focus on Reflection: What insights did they gain? How did the experience impact their outlook?
• Are Polished: Flawless grammar and spelling show care and attention to detail.

Ready to put these ideas into practice? Tell us below: What's a personal story your student is considering exploring in their writing, and how do you plan to 'show, not just tell' it?