Questions To Go with College Entrance Essay Webquest

Below is an unformated version of the worksheet we will be doing in class on Monday. The goal here is to get you take a close look at the great links I have found for you. My hope is that this will help you feel armed with the knowledge and models of writing that will help you feel like you can tackle this task and come out a winner.

Writer’s Guide to Creating an Awesome College Entrance Essay Selecting a Topic:

Go to http://www.englishclub.com/writing/college-application-essays/lt_selecting.html to find the related article

1. Look at the list of 15 questions you should ask yourself after you have chosen a topic. Write a summary of the most important ones.

2. Make a list of the 3+ questions/issue that could be a challenge for you. Next to it, explain how you will deal with/overcome that difficulty:

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Recipe For A Draft:
Gather the information for these next questions by visiting:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/111.html
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9406.html
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9405.html

3. 6 Steps Towards Writing a Draft (From “Kick Start Your College Essay” & 3 Steps To a Great College Essay”):

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4. What Should You Make Sure You Do?

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5. What Should You Make Sure You DON”T do?

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6. List the Three Essay Styles to Consider: (http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9405.html)

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7. List the Four Editing Tips:

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8. If you are applying for a college/scholarship that asks a specific question, write it down here. If you don’t have one, look at the sample/generic prompts on our College Essay links and pick one to write about:
Links: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/108.html

9. Look through the sample essays and find one that is close to the topic you will write one. Read the essay and make a list of the things the writer did well and a list of where the writer could have improved:
Links: http://www.englishclub.com/writing/college-application-essays/lessonone.html
http://www.englishclub.com/writing/college-application-essays/lo_college.html

The Writer Did a Good Job….. The Writer Could Have Improved By…