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Writing a Winning College Admissions Essay
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Why the College Admissions Essay Matters
Application rates are higher.
Over the past 3 decades, college enrollment rates have
increased
from 26% to 41%.
Admissions rates are lower.
University
of
Florida: 2013 (42.21%) vs. 2012 (44.10%.)
Ivy League colleges: 90
% of applicants are
denied
admission.
Class of 2018: 6
% (Yale)
to 14
% (Cornell
).Slide5
The Purpose of the College Admissions Essay
Distinguish yourself from the other applicantsTo show who
YOU
are beyond a GPA and test scoreSlide6
Unsure of Where to Begin?Slide7
Analyze the Essay Prompts
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.
Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure
. How did it affect you, and what
lessons did you learn
?
Reflect on a time when you
challenged a belief or idea
. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Describe a
place or environment
where you are
perfectly content.
What do you do or experience there, and why is it
meaningful
to you?
Discuss an
accomplishment or event
, formal or informal, that marked your
transition
from childhood to adulthood within your
culture, community, or family
.Slide8
Break Down the Essay Prompts
Story Identity
Incident
Failure Lesson
Challenged belief
Repercussions
Lesson
Meaningful place
Experience
Accomplishment or Event
Cultural, Community or Family GrowthSlide9
New Essay Prompt
We often hear the phrase "the good life." In fact, the University of Florida's common course required of all undergraduate students is titled "What is the Good Life?" The concept of "the good life" can be interpreted in many different
ways depending upon the
experiences, values and aspirations
of each individual.In a concise narrative, describe
your notion of "the good life.
"
How will
your undergraduate experience
at the University of Florida
prepare
you to live "the good life"?Slide10
Analyze the Essay Prompt
Define: What does the “good life” mean to you?Describe:
Experiences, values and aspirations.
Connect and Apply:
Your college goals. Slide11
What is the “Good Life?”Slide12
Aristotle’s Theory Explained
Concept of Excellence =
Happiness
(virtue)
Three Kinds of Virtue:Moral Virtue – character development
Intellectual Virtue
– wisdom
Interpersonal
Virtue
–
utilitySlide13
The Three P’s
Purpose: The essay is a snapshot of
your
life that serves a purpose to
show who you are.Powerful: The essay must be a powerful story that grabs the reader’s
attention within the word limit.
Personal:
The
more personal the essay, the
more you
will connect
with your reader. Slide14
Writing About YourselfSlide15
How The Writing Guru Can Help You
Brainstorm
Draft
ReviseSlide16
“What do I want this college to know about me?”
Brainstorm: Think, Plan and OutlineSlide17
Draft: Write and Personalize
Evoke emotion. Make your reader cry or laugh.
Get
personal. Open up about
yourself. Be creative and descriptive. Use sensory details.Slide18
Revise: Edit and ProofreadSlide19
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