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Writing the College/Career Essay

Writing the College/Career Essay. With Mrs. Hatch. Essay Points. Examples. Assignment. College/ Career Essay. If you plan to go to college, choose an essay topic from the college of your choice. Frostburg State has several topic choices.

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Writing the College/Career Essay

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  1. Writing the College/Career Essay With Mrs. Hatch Essay Points Examples Assignment

  2. College/ Career Essay • If you plan to go to college, choose an essay topic from the college of your choice. Frostburg State has several topic choices. • If you plan to go into a career/military, feature the aspects of your character that you would like an employer to know.

  3. College Admissions Essay Points • Colleges want to see how well you write • Admissions committees want to see YOU. • Write about yourself as clearly, interestingly, and honestly as you can. • Don’t write in cliches. • Have a tight focus. • Appeal to senses

  4. College Admissions Essay Points • A good essay always shows instead of tells. • To show means to provide an assortment for the eyes, ears, and depending on the essay, the mouth, nose, and skin. • Sample essays: The Bad, The Good, The Risky.

  5. The Bad • The Good • The Risky

  6. My previous student essays • Dornechia’s On-line sample • Michael’s Sun Imagery • Chris’ musical essay

  7. Career Essay • Any of the topics listed on the college essays could be amended or used as is to let your prospective employer get a picture of you. • Use same ideas and guidelines, but focus on your future career dreams and goals

  8. When is rough draft due? • Next class meeting • Your college/career packet will include: • Resume 40% • College/Career Essay 40% • List of references and one recommendation letter 10%

  9. Have a great day and successful writing session!

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