Any written essays/supplements that are required by candidates applying to a university are to be submitted directly to the university through their individual application portals. 

The written supplements may be in the traditional essay format also known as the Statement of Purpose (SOP) or in the form of a questionnaire. However, both the formats are inherently the same because they expect candidates to convey the same information. 

Content

Through the content of the essays and answers to questionnaires, universities usually want to know the following:

1. What kind of a person are you?
2. What have you achieved over the years?
3. Why did you choose a particular university?
4. Why are you a good fit for the university?
5. What extracurricular activities have you participated in and what have you learnt through them?
6. What did you learn from your work or volunteer experiences and what impact did you have in those positions?

Tips to write good content

1. When writing an essay, you should always break down the essay into various parts. If you are filling in a questionnaire, you are already at an advantage. 
2. It is best to create an outline for an essay and make sure that you cover every aspect of the outline.
3. You are unique, and you should use this opportunity to tell your unique story. Be expressive and give the admission counsellors something they can remember. 
4. Universities want to know your personality, how you deal with hardships and strive for success, so make sure to be elaborate about these points.
5. While reviewing, think from the perspective of an admission counsellor. Does the essay interest you? Do the ideas flow logically? Does the essay have your own voice and your personal touch?
6. Be honest and be yourself, don’t even consider lying on your application because the admission counsellors have enough experience to be able to tell whether you are telling the truth or not. 
7. Proofread your essay a million times! Ask your teachers, your friends, family and of course your advisors at UniRely!

There is no reason to struggle through the college admission process alone. Get in touch with counselors at UniRely to ensure you leave nothing to chance. For more information about the process of applying to universities in Canada for an undergraduate degree, visit unirely.com.