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1 College Application Essay and Cover Letter
English IV

2 College Application Essay
Sets you apart from other applicants Shows your unique skills, qualities, talents, and VOICE Should be found on the webpage where you work through the application process Similar to scholarship essays

3 Cover Letter Sets you apart from other applicants
Shows your unique skills, qualities, talents, and VOICE Goes with a resume as a part of applying for a job Addressed to Human Resources or Hiring Manager

4 Tips/Hints Use YOUR experiences
Focus on what the college/employer wants to know about you in relation to THEIR interests (How are you a “best-fit” or this college or job?) Proofread

5 Your Assignment Choose ONE type of writing (college application, letter of job application, or scholarship essay) Find a PROMPT (actual scholarship/college prompts o help wanted ads) Write away! Essays are due by THE BEGINNING OF CLASS on Wed., October 1

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