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1
What is the purpose of the college essay?
to restate what's in your application
to show colleges who you are as a person
to show how involved in extracurriculars you are
to show how smart you are
2
TRUE or FALSE: You need to submit different essays for each college you apply to.
false
true
3
Have you started yet?
kind of
i'm going to wait until the day before
yep
nope
4
Which of the following is something you should NOT do?
get feedback
use your own voice
procrastinate
be specific
5
What should you write about for your college essay?
something meaningful to you
something risky or controversial
something you think college admissions officers want to see
something already listed on your application
6
What is the maximum word count for the Common App Essay?
650
250
550
1
7
In what style should the essay be written?
scientific
persuasive
argumentative
personal narrative
8
How should you proofread?
read it over immediately after you finish writing
proofreading isn't necessary
rely on spellcheck
have other people read your essay
9
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to manage your time wisely?
limit distractions
keep track of deadlines
get it all done in one session
take frequent breaks
10
Which of the following is something that you SHOULD do?
share too much
show don't tell
emphasize what's already in your application
force humor