Although I will not be assigning and assessing college essays for a grade in this class, I am more than happy to make myself available to guide you through the process -- including devoting some class time to explaining the basics, workshopping your essays during TASC, and offering feedback and suggestions along the way.
It is important that, in the end, you arrive at a place with your college essay where you feel like it represents something real about:
-- who you are
-- who you were
-- how you got here
-- what you've learned
-- what matters to you
-- what kind of person you hope to be
These are all incredibly valuable reflections, especially now, at 17 or 18, standing on the threshold between childhood and adulthood. The stories you tell yourself now about your experiences and who you are (and who you want to be) are very likely to shape your future in profound ways -- for better or for worse. It is important get them right!
Good luck, have fun, and HERE ARE THE PROMPTS if you are ready to get started.
Feel free to come for TASC if you need a pep talk or have something you'd like me to look over. :)
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