Admissions Expertise I am an international student applicant, how do I write an effective college admissions essay? You would write the same way a US student does. Tell the reader something interesting about yourself that isn’t already reflected on your application. International students have the advantage of bringing new and different experiences to the college community. I used to read essays from international students and found that when they wrote about themselves and their country they made a compelling statement. Write about something small, something that you would want someone to know about you. Want to see all of Claire's expertise? Click here to see full profile Want to see more expertise in International Students? Click here to see all expertise