ENGLISH 11 & AP SEMINAR @ HF II



49142658064500The Key to the College Entrance EssayWHAT: Story about yourselfWrite about an experience and what you gained from itEssay is not about the vacation, the job, or the illness; it is about what you learned and why you would be a good student. WHY: To illustrate something about yourselfTo demonstrate your writing skillsTo show that you are a good fit for this school WHO: Audience = College Admissions CounselorKeep audience in mind. They read college applications all day and they read them quicklyWith this in mind, your essay should be…SpecificClearDirectUnique (This doesn’t mean that your experience is supposed to be exceptional. Differentiate yourself with your writer’s voice.)Be purposeful with word choice, images, details, and sentence structure to express your writer’s voice.Fulfill expectations: When they say 650 words, don’t turn in a 450-word essay. REFLECT on your ExperiencesIn one sentence, describe one of the most meaningful experiences you have had.________________________________________________________________________________________________ was one of the most meaningful experiences in my life because ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.In one sentence, describe one of the saddest experiences you have had.________________________________________________________________________________________________ was one of the saddest experiences in my life because ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.In one sentence, describe one of the happiest experiences you have had. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ was one of the happiest experiences in my life because ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.Most Popular College Essay Prompts according to the NY Times:Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Real Example: It’s Okay to Put Yourself First: An essay in which a writer meditates on the impact of a serious illness on her life and family. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Real Examples: A Rat’s Tale: A writer discusses her failure to be the sister her brother wanted and what she learned. Pancake Chronicles: An entertaining account of a disastrous first job. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? Real Examples: From Tehran to the B Train: A young woman stands up to a mugger on the subway. I found My Biological Parents, and Wish I Hadn’t: writer reflects on the lack of common ground between herself and the people who gave birth to her. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? Real Examples: Yes, I’m in a Clique: A student from Columbine High School discusses the comfort of a clique. My Manhattan (A lifetime of Memories and Magic): A reflection on Central Park. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. Real Examples: Forbidden Nofruit: A reflection on junk food, family, and rebellion. Bitter Sweets: A young man who has a hard time with his Chinese-American identity looks for an apartment with his white girlfriend. ................
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