Tuesday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 29 College Essay wriitng

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At this point you should  mostly have a solid draft of your essay. Make sure it has been looked at. Remember: the completed essay, with the exception of teacher editing, is due by midnight on Tuesday. You will get them back within a week. They should then be ready for your applications.

This is the last writing grade of this quarter!

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THE GOAL / ASSIGNMENT     DUE at by midnight Tuesday, October 29.

Writing Grade: 50 % category

Everyone, whether you need a college essay, will write a thoughtful reponse to one of the prompts. 

Length: 450 to 550 words.

No MLA heading

Times New Roman, double spaced.

Class time must be productive. These will be edited for corrections. 

8 Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay

The college essay matters

Your essay reveals something important about you that your grades and test scores can't—your personality. It can give admission officers a sense of who you are, as well as showcasing your writing skills. 

How to Write a Great College Essay, Step-by-Step

:#1. Organizing - length 500-700 words
#2: Brainstorming- your personality, your interests, your story: how do you see yourself
#3: Picking a topic- see list; Unexpected or slightly unusual topics are often the best.   Keep it narrow
#4: Making a plan- three parts: introduction, body, conclusion (reflection)
#5: Writing a draft: details, details...let the reader experience with you
#6: Editing your draft
#7: Finalizing your draft
#8: Repeating the process

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

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