Write Your Way Into College
Examples of Essays that "Worked" -- these essays do a great job of telling the author's unique story
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Getting Started
CommonApp Essay Prompts
www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/application-updates/2018-2019-common-application-essay-prompts
1. Check out this YouTube Video:
2. Write Write and Re-Write:
Challenge yourself to write for 10 minutes straight-- get something down on paper
3. Revise, revise, revise: does this essay sound uniquely you? "Would it be weird for someone else to put their name at the top of your essay?" (College Essay Advisors)
Assistance with Essays
Ms. Lee is available to assist students with essays. Please email Ms. Lee your essay drafts at least 3 days in advance at her email: [email protected] with details on what the essay is for and the deadline for its submission
Lastly, You Can Do It!
Telling your story should be a fun experience! If you ever feel yourself getting frustrated or stuck, take a break and come back to it later!
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