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Apply Texas Essay Questions - HS

Essay A:

Describe a setting in which you have collaborated or interacted with people whose experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours.  Address your initial feelings, and how those feelings were or were not changed by this experience.

Essay B:

Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it.  Did it change you?  If so, how?

Essay C:

Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.

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This is so overwhelming!” We hear it every day. Yes, the application process is a daunting one. If you do things the right way, though, the process will pay off with your attending the college of your dreams. Many applications across the country opened on August 1, so over the next month, we will break down the dreaded application process and get you to the “Submit” button in one piece.

Step 1: Decide where you want to apply.We recommend 2-3 “reach” schools, 3-5 where you will be truly competitive, and 1-2 “safety” schools. Research requirements for each school: GPA and SAT /ACT scores needed. You may still have time to work on your test scores, but it’s important to be realistic.

Step 2: Determine which applications you need to complete. Are all of your colleges on the Common App or ApplyTexas or will you need to do individual applications? Research scholarship and financial aide options.

Step 3: Make a list of all essays and short answer topics you need to write. See the 2014-2015 Common App essays by logging into your account and ApplyTexas prompts here. Having a complete list of essay topics is helpful when you are brainstorming ideas so you are sure you write essays for all of the prompts.

Step 4: Create an organizational system. Maybe it’s a spreadsheet, a notebook, a white board, or your Iphone. Figure out some way that works for you to keep yourself on track. Set deadline dates (and stick to them). Ideally, all applications will be complete by October 1, especially if you follow our plan this month.

Step 5: Enlist help. Keep mom and dad from nagging you by checking in with them regularly. Before starting the process, it’s good to have them OK your list of colleges. Plus, you may need their credit card to pay application fees.

Step 6: START. This is the hardest part. Even if you just create a username and password for the Common App, it is a big step toward college, a career, and your future. 

 



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