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1
Which sentence shows the 1st person point of view?
She decided to leave.
Comedians are often funny.
The boy ate 10 pounds of oranges!
Yesterday, I went to the gym.
2
When writing a college essay, you should always pay attention to the __________.
college logo
colors on the school website
requirements of the essay
college admission rates
3
Which statement is NOT an example of a cliche?
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Jones unintentionally created headlines with his success.
4
What is NOT a good example of a personal strength?
doubt
confidence
persistence
patience
5
You should never start a college essay with a(n) __________.
math problem
original thought
famous quote
personal experience
6
Fill in the blank: Focus on your ______, not your ______.
strengths, accomplishments
accomplishments, strengths
strengths, possessions
accomplishments, intuition
7
College essays should be written in what point of view?
2nd
1st
3rd omniscent
3rd
8
A college admission essay is important because it allows you to do what?
tell the college how many AP classes you took
list all of your accomplishments
brag about your SAT score
show your personality
9
The hardest part of writing a college essay is __________.
Revising it
Ending it
Editing it
Starting it