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: Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence that supports your thesis.

How to Tackle the First Draft of Your College Application Essay

: Set the scene or identify a "core tension" to grab the reader's attention. : Each paragraph should start with a topic

: Create a "map" of your main points so you don't get stuck. 2. Drafting the Body Paragraphs (Page 221)

: Decide if you are writing for a professor (formal) or a friend (conversational). : Each paragraph should start with a topic

Instead of starting with the introduction, many writers find it easier to start with the :

: Write a clear sentence that expresses your main argument or point. : Each paragraph should start with a topic

: Focus your broad idea into a specific, manageable subject.