Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

The college admissions essay is an important feature of your application. This is where you get to speak with the admissions personnel who are evaluating your application and through your writing convey a strong picture of who you are as a student and an individual. Be thoughtful and deliberate about the writing process. Take your time as your craft your responses and allow your best self to shine through.

Types of College Admissions Essays:

Insight Questions: University of California

Personal Statements: Private Colleges and Universities

School Specific Prompts

Supplemental Essay Questions

Writing Tips from the Experts: 

The Princeton Review "Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay"

Khan Academy "Writing Tips and Techniques for Your College Essay"

The College Essay Guy "The Free Guide to Writing a Personal Statement"

The College Essay Guy "How to Write Supplemental Essays"

The College Board "8 Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay"

US News "How to Write a College Essay"

ACT "6 Tips to Crafting a Stellar College Essay"

Johns Hopkins University Essays That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting "Successful Essay Examples from Top 25 Universities"

College Covered "How To Choose Your College Essay Topic"

College Covered "7 Ways to Make Your College Essay Stand Out"

Resources:

The College Essay Guy Click Here

Four Types of College Essays

Acing the College Essay

Pre-Writing and Brainstorming Activities:

Frequently Asked Questions about College Admissions Essays FAQ

The Values Exercise

The Feelings and Needs Exercise

10 Things I Want Colleges to Know About Me Exercise

My Challenges, What I Did, What I Learned Exercise

Common App Prompts Guide (for reference, check back after school starts 8/1722 for the latest version):

Essay Prompts

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