Fairfax County Public Schools Career Connections Writing the College Application Essay

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: WRITING THE COLLEGE ESSAY
Many colleges require one or more essays as part of the appliction process. A well written and well thought out essay is a plus in the admissions process. A strong essay can make a difference in being admitted and not. Students need to allow plenty of time to develop the essay topic, create multiple drafts, and refine the essay before submitting it. The links listed below provide insight and information into the college essay.
Writing the Essay Some tips and hint on creating a well written essay for the college application Essay Skills Tips for writing an effective essay from College Board; includes information on pre-writing as well as writing the essay Essay Tips Information about the college essay provided by the University of Puget Sound		Sample Essay Questions A listing of possible essay questions for those who want to get a head start on the process College Essay Tips Advice on writing the college essay from Carleton College Writing the Essay: Sound Advice from an Expert Advice from Parke Muth, Senior Assistant Dean and Director of International Admission Office of Undergraduate Admission, University of Virginia

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