text: how do i write a killer essay for the my college of choice? i am very interested in going to this particular college and just don't want to screw it up. i also need some ideas for scholarship essays. well when i got into graduate school i actually wrote my essay on my biggest failure and then within 2 paragraphs showed how i overcame them (failures) and used an outer reaching knowledge base to connect my thought process and cognitive ability.  i would agree on finding out what they want! and then think about what you are wanting to get educated in.  is it a tangible sci. such as biology? or is it intangible such as social sci. etc.    what most are looking for a critical thinking skills, and the capacity to learn, adapt and to ensure you are going to be a productive and postive introduction into their respective program