Is it ok to use contractions in a college admission essay?

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Is it ok to use contractions in a college admission essay?

The essay is about a personal experience, so it's not exactly formal....

2006-12-15 12:40:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anna 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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topic doesn't determine formality, your audience does.
so, no, don't use contractions. it is a formal essay for college admission.
be sure to proofread and have some else critique it for you.

take care.

2006-12-15 12:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No. For anything formal, you do not use contractions. This includes most of the papers you will write in college. When in doubt, do not use them.

2006-12-15 19:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

go with what you feel........... what makes the most interesting read?

good luck

2006-12-15 12:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Gerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋