Your application tells a story.

Review the following categories of your application from the perspective of a college. What do they learn about you without your essay? 

Academic Record

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• academic courses

• level of academic rigor

• grades in academic courses

• GPA

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Test Scores

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• ACT / SAT

• Advanced Placement

• International Baccalaureate

Activities+

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• clubs

• employment

• internship

• academic enrichment

• sports

• arts

• civic engagement

• community

•  volunteer 

• independent projects

• leadership initiatives

• hobbies, passions

• family commitments

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Letters of Recommendation

• teacher

• counselor

• coach

• relevant professionals

Supporting Material

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• portfolio

• audition

• specific program eligibility

Assignment #6

You are multi-dimensional with a unique past, present and future. No one else has lived your life. What do you want a college to know about you as a person? 

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Directions. Review your pre-writing and notice what captures your attention. Highlight the sections that resonate with you. 

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Review. Now that you've done the creative groundwork it’s time to choose the

Common App Prompt that supports the story you want to tell.

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