Monday - 8/31 - Beginning the College Application Essay

OBJ: Students will listen to a presentation from a college admissions advisor; then will begin planning their college admissions essay.  Discussion will include purpose and audience with multimedia input from college admissions personnel.


WARM-UP: No Warm-Up today due to guest speaker.

• Guest from College of the Mainland

• Powerpoint/Notes - College Admissions Essay Purpose and Audience
• College Essay Powerpoint
• College Application Essay Tips
• Appplication Prompts and Questions

• Tips for Writing an Effective Application Essay (Handout and Online Resources)
• Online Resources from The College Board

• Application Essay Options (A & B) with guiding questions - homework if not completed in class.