- Start early. You should start with the essays for your last choice school first, progressing to your top choice last, giving the big one some serious thought throughout.
- Trust your instincts on the subject matter. Lots of subjects work, so don't worry about being unoriginal or your subject being too “out there”.
- Don't ignore the Why portion of the question: that's really the meat. Most subjects can work. But they can't work if you don't explain what your subject personally means to you.
- Show your essay to other people. Get over your propensity for essay privacy, because other people's input is invaluable.
The Perfect Stanford Essay
