¾«¶«Ó°Òµ

• ÌýExplore the myths vs. the realities of application essays
• UnderstandÌýexpectations for content
• Review topic prompts
• Brainstorm and develop ideas for essays
• Read sample essays and discuss strengths and weaknesses
• Learn how to integrate these strategies into your essays:
  • Be honest – even if it hurts.
  • Be descriptive:
    • Use concrete language
    • Use active voice
  • Show don’t tell: Write the story—the experience–that reveals YOU.
  • If writing about something challenging in your life, show how you are overcoming or have resolved problems.
• :Ìý
• View the presentation here!Ìý
  transfer essays powerpoint

ÌýThen, start brainstorming and drafting:Ìý

• Consider character traits you want to share that fit the prompt (s)
• Think about moments or periods of your life that illustrate those traits
• Tell a story about that moment or period that demonstratesÌýthat trait (brave, creative, inquisitive, compassionate, resourceful, etc.).
• Use first person voice ("I", "my", etc.)
• Describe the circumstance, how you engaged with it, and what you learned about yourself and the world from itÌý(be sure to "show" not "tell" the trait you are showingÌýoff)
• Be specific and straightforward and answer the prompt
• pdf of infographic:Ìý
  transfer essay tips and tricks

Ìý

ÌýÌý

Great on how to write the college application essay:Ìý