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College Applications: 11th Grade
College Applications: 11th Grade
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Writing college admission essays
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How should you come across to the reader of your essay?
Modest, but confident and proud to highlight your accomplishments
Brilliant; focus only on your 4.0 GPA and 36 ACT score
A literary genius; use your thesaurus to show off your expansive vocabulary
You have to be as modest and shy as possible
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What is wrong with this opening sentence?
Bad grammar, using emojis, too informal
The writer talks about doing something illegal
The writer is talking about sexual topics
The writer is saying bad things about the college
3
Which of the following things usally does NOT happen
after
you apply to college?
All of the above
Apply for scholarships and additional grants (beyond FAFSA)
Take the ACT
Complete placement tests
4
Which of the following things should you consider focusing on when writing your college admissions essay?
Accomplishments
All of the above
Skills
Personal Traits
5
What should you do when you think your essay is done? (more than one answer)
Have the computer spellcheck it and send it in immediately
Proofread it at least 3 times and revise it if necessary
You're a good speller...no need to spellcheck...just send it out
Ask your English teacher to read it for you and give tips
6
What can you do to make your essay sound more exciting?
Make the whole essay into a big joke
Make something up and pretend to be a different person
Add an anecdote, a short joke or talk about what excites you
Impress your reader with lots of long complicated words
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How long should your essay be?
The length requested by the college or 500 words (about 1 page)
Long because you can use font sizing and margins to shorten it
3-4 sentences because admissions staff are busy
As long as you want...if you're over the limit, it'sno big deal
8
What are colleges looking for in the essay?
To get to know your personality, interests, and passions.
Excuses and explanations for poor grades
They want a long list of eveyrthing you have ever accomplished
Your detailed opinion on a controversial political topic
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Your essay should have a thesis statement. What is a "thesis statement" or "thesis"?
A story about my life or some personal experience
The first paragraph of the essay
The name of my pet dog
The main point of the essay, which demonstrates a clear theme and direction
10
Which of these ways is the best way to start your college admissions essay?
What essay?
I want to attend your college because my parents said I have to...
When I was 10 years old I had a strange experience that ....
I have straight A's in school and earned a 36 on my ACT...
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What are some subjects to avoid on your essay?
A personal story that will make the reader think #TMI!
Stories about using drugs or partying
All of the above!
Political tirades
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What should you do if your essay doesn't seem to be going as well as you want?
Burn it
Cry
Finish it anyway and submit as soon as possible
Ask a parent, friend, counselor, and/or WEOP Ed Spec for help
