College+Process

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ROUND 1 Student submission by 9/26 FEEDBACK DUE TO STUDENT BY 10/3 Reviewer: There is no “hook.” I’m not immediately interested in reading your essay. DO NOT INTRODUCE YOURSELF. They can see who you are on the application half a page up. Word choice is too simple. Does not tell anything about your character. How has this thing you’ve talked about help shape who you are today, and why does that make you a good candidate for their college campus? Not a great choice for this section. Other Comments:

ROUND 2 Student submission by 10/7 FEEDBACK DUE TO STUDENT BY: 10/14 Reviewer: There is no “hook.” I’m not immediately interested in reading your essay. DO NOT INTRODUCE YOURSELF. They can see who you are on the application half a page up. Word choice is too simple. Does not tell anything about your character. How has this thing you’ve talked about help shape who you are today, and why does that make you a good candidate for their college campus? Not a great choice for this section. Other Comments:

ROUND 3 Student submission by 10/24 FEEDBACK DUE TO STUDENT BY 11/03 Reviewer: MRS. BEHRENS O’BRIEN There is no “hook.” I’m not immediately interested in reading your essay. DO NOT INTRODUCE YOURSELF. They can see who you are on the application half a page up. Word choice is too simple. Does not tell anything about your character. How has this thing you’ve talked about help shape who you are today, and why does that make you a good candidate for their college campus? Not a great choice for this section. Other Comments:


 * CLASS ACTIVITIES:**


 * LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUEST PROTOCOL and Cover Page:**

28 May 2015

Dear M: I am writing to request a letter of recommendation from you. I am applying to (insert colleges here). I am considering a major in early childhood education.

Brag Sheet Paragraph

Third Paragraph write about significant experiences you have had with this teacher. Significant growth in this class? Best qualities shine through in this class? Make them understand why you are asking them.

Fourth Paragraph. Thank you in advance for your time. Please let me know if you are willing and able to write this letter. If so, is it possible for you to deliver 10 copies of this letter to Mrs. Conquest by (insert date)? Sincerely yours,

Sally Student


 * COLLEGE NOTEBOOK**:


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