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College Essay Quiz!
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Which Common Application essay prompt allows you to discuss a topic of your choosing?
Prompt #7: "Share an essay that includes any topic taht deals with you."
Prompt #7: "Share an essay on any topic of your choice."
Prompt #7: "Share an essay on anything you choose."
Prompt #7: "Share an essay on a topic that interests you."
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True or False: It's okay to use humor in your college essay, as long as it's appropriate.
False
True
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What is the importance of proofreading and editing your College Essay?
Ensure that your essay is free of errors and flows well.
Ensure that your essay has proper grammar and spelling.
Ensure that your essay conveys information about you and your goals.
Ensure that you have conveyed your thoughts properly.
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What should you avoid in your College Essay?
Talking about yourself and your personal goals.
Making yourself look too good to the admissions committee.
Giving reasons why you think you should be admitted to their college
Avoid clichés, overused topics, and writing solely to impress the college.
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What is the purpose of the Common Application essay?
To colleges get to know you better.
To provide a personal statement that helps colleges get to know you.
To help colleges get you scholarship money.
To provide colleges with your background information
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What is the importance of proofreading and editing your College Essay?
Ensure that your essay conveys information about you and your goals.
Ensure that you have conveyed your thoughts properly.
Ensure that your essay looks good and is spectacular
Ensure that your essay is free of errors, flows well, and conveys thoughts.
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What is the purpose of a "Personal Statement" essay on the Common Application?
To provide the college with reasons why you should be admitted.
To provide insight into personal qualities, experiences, and aspirations.
To provide insight into your aspirations for higher education.
To provide personal information to colleges for admission.
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How are college admissions essays different from the other ones you have written before?
They are a mix of informative, persuasive, and narrative writing.
They should use proper grammar and spelling.
They can be on any topic I want.
They are about an experience with my dog or cat.
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Which of the following is not a common college essay prompt?
Write a non-fictional story
"What are your future career aspirations?"
"Discuss an issue of importance to you"
Write a fictional story.
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In a "Why This College?" essay, what aspects should you focus on?
Highlight aspects that align with your personal and athletic interests.
Highlight specific aspects of the college that appeal to you.
Highlight aspects that align with your academic and personal interests.
Highlight aspects that give the maximum amount of money in scholarships.
