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? asked in Education & ReferenceHigher Education (University +) · 7 years ago

On a college application essay, should I write I've or I have?

I'm applying for college and part of the application is an essay of 300 words or more basically on why I want to go to college. I was just wondering if it matters if I say I've or I have.

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  • ?
    7 years ago
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    I have would be more appropriate.

  • Peezer
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    Use the most formal language, which would mean I have. Some contractions are appropriate, but it depends on the use. The best rule is to stay as formal as possible in a college admission essay.

  • theaterhanz
    Lv 5
    7 years ago

    I have, its proper English and therefore the appropriate wording for an essay such as this.

  • fcas80
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    use the more formal way with no contractions

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