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ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP. The Colleges Say…. If one thing could be perfect, it should be the essay." – Georgetown Admissions Officer. Who is reading my essay?. Admissions officers are people too! Some aren’t much older than yourself More than one person will read your essay - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ESSAY WRITINGWORKSHOP
The Colleges Say…
If one thing could be perfect, it should be the essay." –
Georgetown Admissions Officer
Who is reading my essay?
Admissions officers are people too!Some aren’t much older than yourselfMore than one person will read your essayDirectors, Associate directors, Faculty
WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE ON PAPER Application Transcript Test Scores Recommendations Activity Resume THE ESSAY
WRITING THE RIGHT ESSAYBRINGS “THE YOU” TO LIFEThe College Essay can… help the college assess your critical thinking
and writing abilities differentiate you from other applicants when
classes, grades and test scores may look the same
help colleges understand your values, attitudes and interests
WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK FORIN AN ESSAY? Solid Writing Clear Communication Passion Content Answer the Question
TIPS TO KEEP YOUR ESSAYFROM GOING SOUTHControversial subjects are dangerous
Think small…focus on an event, a personal
moment Use vivid details to make it interesting Tell your story in your own voice! Avoid the ‘laundry list’ of accomplishments!
TIPS CONTINUED…Be neat. The presentation of your work will
speak volumes about you. A casual attempt at the essay will
communicate a casual interest in the college PROOFREAD!!! There are sum mistakes hat spell Czech will
knot cache
RECIPE FOR THE COLLEGE ESSAYTHREE PARTS THINKING…
TO ONE PART WRITING…
WHAT IS BRAINSTORMING ?Develop a list of personal achievements,
activities, travel experiences, work experiences. What made you take part in these activities?
Make a mind mapWork in a group!
Treasures and LandminesThings to find and things to avoidAnswer the question!!! Create a strong introductionBe focused and provide detail Use specific examples Always write from the heart – You are not
writing a school research paper Link your conclusion to your introduction
WRITING AT ITS BEST!Chose a topic, reflect then brainstorm Prewrite: notes/ graphics Hook the reader with a great opening sentence Write an outline: beginning-middle-end Write a first draft Edit – have a friend or family member read the
first draft REVISE – REVISE- REVISE Appearance of your final draft is important
How to make your admission counselor laughOr why we proofread…As an extra, we even saw Elizabeth Taylors
home, which had a bridge attaching it to the hoe across the street.
In the spring, people were literally exploding outside!
Handwritten on an application: AP EngllishFrom an activity resume: Cook and serve
homeless.
DO’S & DON’TS FOR YOURCOLLEGE ESSAYDo leave yourself enough time. Good writing
does not happen in one draft Do be specific in your writing topic Do ask someone you trust to read your draft
and tell you what they think Write the essay yourself…if it sounds like a
lawyer (or YOUR MOM) wrote it, they probably did
The only good writing is rewriting!
Ready…set…go!
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