Crafting Effective College Essays
How to Write
your
College essays!
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Start strong - Hook them!
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Be yourself
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Don’t use quotes/cliches
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Be specific & provide evidence
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Evoke emotion
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Don’t use generalized statements
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Don’t use vocabulary you usually don’t
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Have multiple people review
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Proof read, proof read, proof read
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Writing a great hook:
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I change my name each time I place an order at Starbucks.
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When I was in eighth grade I couldn't read.
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On November 19, 2015, I sat across the desk from my college
football coach, trying to find the words to explain to him the most
difficult decision of my life.
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Cancer tried to defeat me, and it failed.
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For most people, the slap on the face that turns their life around is
figurative. Mine was literal.
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I sat in tense silence, waiting for the maestro to stroll across the
stage and mount the platform for what promised to be the most
rewarding performance of my life.
What have you learned about personal
statements that will help you get started?
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Timed Pair share
good essay
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Bad essay
Rally Robin
What aspects of the bad essay need
improving? (
60
seconds)
What are the strengths of the good essay?
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60
seconds)
Exit ticket:
goo.gl/GVSGh5
Copy short URL
“10 things NOT to put in your personal statement.”
Which? University
,
university.which.co.uk/advice/personal-statements/10-things-not-to-put-in-
your-personal-statement.
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Discover the essential strategies for writing compelling college essays to impress admissions officers. Gain insights on structuring your essays and showcasing your unique voice and experiences to stand out in the competitive application process.
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How to Write your College essays!
Start strong - Hook them! Be yourself Don t use quotes/cliches Be specific & provide evidence Evoke emotion Don t use generalized statements Don t use vocabulary you usually don t Have multiple people review Proof read, proof read, proof read
DOS & DON TS Personal statements: dos don'ts - Which? University University admissions tutors reveal what they do and don't want to see in your personal statement...http://whi.ch/RXt7hm More dos and don'ts Do: Use a strong opening sentence, making it clear why you want to study a particular course right from the start. Structure your statement into paragraphs. Use examples to highlight any skills or strengths you claim to have. Keep it focused. Make sure every part of the personal statement should be answering the question, 'why should we give you a place on the course?'. Use your own voice - tutors want your personality to shine through! Don't: Overdo the editing. Use cliches. Rather than saying you're 'passionate', demonstrate your passion through things you've done or read. Neglect spelling and grammar. Having another pair of eyes to proof read it should help! http://www.which.co.uk/university Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WhichuniUK Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WhichUniversity Visit our Google+ page: http://whi.ch/1a7CUfD
I change my name each time I place an order at Starbucks. When I was in eighth grade I couldn't read. On November 19, 2015, I sat across the desk from my college football coach, trying to find the words to explain to him the most difficult decision of my life. Cancer tried to defeat me, and it failed. For most people, the slap on the face that turns their life around is figurative. Mine was literal. I sat in tense silence, waiting for the maestro to stroll across the stage and mount the platform for what promised to be the most rewarding performance of my life.
What have you learned about personal statements that will help you get started? Shoulder partners share for 30 seconds each.
good essay Vs Bad essay
What aspects of the bad essay need improving? (60 seconds) What are the strengths of the good essay? (60 seconds)
goo.gl/GVSGh5 Copy short URL
10 things NOT to put in your personal statement. Which? University, university.which.co.uk/advice/personal-statements/10-things-not-to-put-in- your-personal-statement.
