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1
What is most important for a college essay?
All of these
It answers the question.
It shows the college something extra about who you are.
It demonstrates your growth.
2
Which point of view should be avoided in all essays (college and academic)?
2nd Person (You should)
1st Person (I should)
3rd Person (Ruby should)
3
Your college admission essay should...
Be short and concise, less than 300 words
Restate info from your application and resume
Tell a story that will help admissions get to know you more
4
Select the sentence you should avoid using.
Tragedy is a tough subject to address.
The world sees tragedy every day.
I was alone when tragedy struck.
You never know how you will react when tragedy strikes.
5
Which of the following is true about your college essay?
You should write multiple drafts
You should have multiple people read it
You can start thinking/writing it now
All the above
6
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
i went to giant, the grocery store.
I went to giant, the grocery store.
I went to Giant, the Grocery store.
I went to Giant, the grocery store.
7
What's the proper way to write a number that's less than 10?
Eight
8
8
If the college says the essay is optional, I do not have to write one.
True
False
9
Which sentence contains the best details?
She wore a blue dress.
Julia wore a sapphire dress with matching earrings.
Julia wore a blue dress.
She wore a sapphire dress.
10
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Me and Ava went to the park.
I and Ava went to the park.
Ava and I went to the park.
Ava and me went to the park.
11
What words should be avoided completely in essays?
Very
Just
All of these
Really
12
The Common App Essay limit is 650 words.
False
True