college night online 4.21.14
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College Night Online 4/21/14 Debbie Merion, MSW, MFAEssay Coaching www.essaycoaching.com734 646 [email protected]
Geraldine Markel, PhDManaging Your Mind Coaching & Seminars
734 761 [email protected]
www.studytipaday.com/blog
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College Night Online: Write a “Wow!” College
Application Essay
Debbie Merion, MSW, MFAEssay Coaching www.essaycoaching.com
734 646 [email protected]
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When?
• Start summer after junior year• Start thinking, talking, writing notes now• Most schools release applications ~ Aug. 1• Early action- nonbinding U of Michigan Nov. 1• Early decision – binding bitsy.spinics.net/1065 • Apply to choice # 1 first• Most deadlines in December; research to find
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Common App Essay Prompts:
1. Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
4. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. 5© 2014 CollegeAdmissionsAdvisors.com
How College Admissions Essays are Evaluated
1. Does the essay tell you something about the student? What did you learn?
2. Did you hear the student’s voice? 3. What qualities or talents does the student reveal?4. Do you get a sense of the student as a person?5. Will this student fit in? Graduate? Contribute?6. Have they done an effective job of telling their story?7. Are the grammar, spelling, and punctuation correct?
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Write a Winning Essay
• Pick a topic you want to write about; tell a true story about you who you are
• Best topics: taking initiative, leadership, passions, working toward dreams, influences
• Write notes, a draft, then edit to create a story no one else can write. Use details like names.
• Include 50% actions and 50 % reflections.• Ask others: What did you learn about me?
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College Night Online: Write a “Wow!” College
Application Essay
Debbie Merion, MSW, MFAEssay Coaching www.essaycoaching.com
734 646 [email protected]
www.collegeadmissionsadvisors.com8© 2014 CollegeAdmissionsAdvisors.com
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College Night Online: Navigating the College Admissions Test Mess
Geraldine Markel, PhDManaging Your Mind Coaching & Seminars
734 761 [email protected]
www.collegeadmissionsadvisors.comwww.studytipaday.com/blog
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• College admissions tests are long and difficult.• College admissions are more competitive.• Students have less time and energy to prepare, but feel
pressured to take different tests, multiple times.• Students need support, not nagging.• 850 colleges don’t require ACT or SAT.
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How do I Improve My Score?
• Learn vocabulary and content from courses.• Do puzzles and games that enhance math,
vocabulary, reading and writing skills.• Read newspapers and magazines to increase
rate and comprehension.• Start early! Learn about and prepare for the
PLAN & PSAT. • Decide which test is best for you.
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How do I Deal with Test Stress?
I think it’s stress
• Give yourself a pep talk.
• Visualize the times you’ve been successful.• Use calming techniques before studying and test taking. • Take at least one full-length practice test.• Take frequent, short breaks during the test.• Ensure adequate sleep (at least 8 hours).• Engage in adequate exercise.
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Develop a Plan
• Get motivated to attain a peak performance.• Develop a study schedule and find resources.• Gain confidence through competence; get
tutors, work with teachers, and review with other students.
• Schedule frequent short, study sessions over two or three months.
• Review previous tests and use summer months to work on challenges.
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College Night Online: Navigating the College Admissions Test Mess
Geraldine Markel, PhDManaging Your Mind Coaching & Seminars
734 761 [email protected]
www.collegeadmissionsadvisors.comwww.studytipaday.com/blog
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College Night Online 4/21/14 Debbie Merion, MSW, MFAEssay Coaching www.essaycoaching.com734 646 [email protected]
Geraldine Markel, PhDManaging Your Mind Coaching & Seminars
734 761 [email protected]
www.studytipaday.com/blog
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