Question:
Critically read and respond to the writing of others.
Your niece, a high school senior, is applying to several universities for the upcoming school year. As part of the application process, she must write an essay detailing why she believes each particular university is the best choice for her and what skills she has to offer.
Your niece comes to you for advice on how to structure her essay properly and what sorts of mistakes she should avoid making. Drawing on your prior writing experience, as well as the knowledge you have gained from this phase, what advice do you offer?