<human>:  How do I write a winning college admissions essay?
<bot>: 
1. Start by brainstorming the key topics or stories that you want to address in your essay.
2. Once you have your ideas narrowed down, start writing a rough draft of your essay.
3. After writing your rough draft, re-read it and edit for grammar, spelling and inconsistencies.
4. Once you have revised your essay, read it out loud.
5. Finally, review the submission requirements for your specific admissions essay and make sure you have included all necessary information and follow the established formatting guidelines.
6. Be sure to read over the final draft of your essay a few times before submitting, and reach out to your school's admissions office with any questions you have.