Strategize
Your application tells a story.
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Your application tells a story.
What do colleges learn about you without your essay? Review the following categories.
Assignment #6
Academic Record
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academic courses
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level of academic rigor
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grades in academic courses
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electives
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GPA
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class rank
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Test Scores
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ACT / SAT
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Advanced Placement
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International Baccalaureate
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TOEFL or IELTS
Activities+
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clubs
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employment
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internship
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academic enrichment
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leadership initiatives
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independent projects
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sports
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arts
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student government
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civic engagement
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research
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community
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volunteer
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hobbies, passions
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honor societies
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family commitments
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awards
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Letters of Recommendation
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teacher
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counselor
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coach
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relevant professionals
Supporting Material
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portfolio
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audition
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specific program eligibility
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Personal Objectives
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prospective major
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academic interests
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potential career path
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Directions. Referring to the categories above, write a "social media post" that captures the essence of your application. This is the context for your essay. In other words, your essay is not read as a stand-alone. How will your personal statement animate your application?
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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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