One of the most important parts of the college application process—whether you are using a common application or an application from a specific college—is the college application essay. This essay offers applicants the opportunity to set themselves apart from the other candidates, and it lets the admissions team get to know them in a meaningful and thoughtful way.
Like any essay, the college application essay should be well-organized, stay on topic, use effective transitions, and be free of any errors. It should also include:
A few things you should not do when writing the essay include:
Think about writing a college application essay. Brainstorm a list of possible essay topics, and write the list in your Study Skills portfolio.
Student responses may vary. Acceptable answers will list possible essay topics that could show an important personal quality or experience.
Student responses may vary. Acceptable answers will explain which qualities would be important to share with the college admissions team. It will also explain which of the topics would best portray the information the student would like to share about him or herself.
Please evaluate the student's answers:
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