Ready, Set, College! Dr. Craig Titus Professor of English

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Ready, Set, College! Dr. Craig Titus Professor of English Dept. Chair - English, Social Science, Humanities, and Art

Why Application Essays? Writing is very “telling” We can learn a lot about you from your writing Including your WRITING and THINKING skills It helps schools see you as a real person You may or MAY NOT be a good fit for the school Are you READY and are you a GOOD FIT?

You must… Know Your School!

But First… Know Yourself!

Take Personal Interest Surveys Interest and occupational surveys https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/assessmentsuite.html Match Your Interests to Occupations Match Your Skills to Occupations / Jobs Personality surveys www.16personalities.com

Collect personal information Personal Database - All relevant information Jobs Coursework Volunteer work Clubs Sports Future career goals “Challenges” Experiences

What do you do with all this? But First… What do you do with all this?

Key Tips Answer the question! Follow general essay formatting Intro/thesis/body paragraphs/conclusion Write to your audience - use a professional tone Be as detailed as possible – mention… Course work Extra curricular activities Volunteer work Future goals

Example prompts “Tell us about your career goals and why this college is a good choice for you.” “Tell about a challenge you have faced and explain how it changed your life.” “Complete a one-page personal statement and submit it with your application.”

The Common Application 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. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? www.commonapp.org

Usually Geared Toward Scholarship Provider Scholarship Essays Usually Geared Toward Scholarship Provider “Write a one-page personal statement explaining how this scholarship will help you” “Write a 500 word essay explaining why community service is important to you”

On a separate sheet of paper, please state your contribution to the community, and also your school, civic and religious activities, and why you wish to be considered for this scholarship. Include your plans and goals for the future, and how you hope to achieve them. (Maximum length of one page typed and double-spaced.)

Tips for writing & Editing Get DIRECTLY to the point The point should answer the question. Triple-check for grammatical errors Be sincere, but do not “overdo it” Flowery language Emotional appeals Follow directions Length, format, etc. Give it time!

craig.titus@fkcc.edu Additional Resources: Want more? Additional Resources: https://www.fkcc.edu/community/rsc/ Email me with any questions: Craig Titus craig.titus@fkcc.edu