Ultimate College Essay Builder

Essay Title Your essay’s main title; make it catchy and reflective of your story.

MLA Header (Name, School, Course, Date) Standard MLA header; first page only.

Hook Grab attention with a bold opening line or statement.

Thesis Your central idea; one sentence summarizing your essay’s message.

Anecdote Share a personal story illustrating your growth or journey.

Body Paragraph 1 Claim + Evidence + Explanation.

Body Paragraph 2 Claim + Evidence + Explanation.

Body Paragraph 3 Claim + Evidence + Explanation.

Reflection What did you learn or how did you grow?

Conclusion Tie back to thesis and leave a lasting impression.