Monday, August 28, 2017

2017-2018 Common Application Essay prompt #1

The first prompt is:
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

 This is a fairly standard prompt.  The key here is  to talk abiut something that defines you.
 Make sure  not to write about anything tha is already in your application.
  This is a great opportunity to add a personality to your application. You can talk about how your background  and interests have shaped you as a young adult. You can write about  your family background,  talent, interest m even a friendship that has helped shape you.
   It is important to try to connect your story to your collegiate aspirations and goals.
Focus on  how you were shaped .

 Some of the best examples I have seen are  a student talking about   having dysgraphia, a learning disability and  how this has made  him a more active "hands-on" student rather than bookish.

 Another student   opened with the line"   2 countries, 3 cities, 8 schools"  to talk about  her upbringing.  and education.
 A good opening line like this is a  great way to get the readers attention and draw them in to tour story.

You need to identify that one experience or personality trait that shows the kind of person you are.
Everyone has more than one important trait, but in answering this prompt, you're telling admissions officers what you think as your most significant quality.
 

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