College Planner: Admissions Essay

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Essays are often a part of the admissions packet of many ____________ colleges.
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Essays are often a part of the admissions packet of many ____________ colleges.
Smaller
College campuses are places where students should learn to think for themselves.
True
Colleges will favor students who express themselves _________________ and ________________ in their college essays.
logically
intellectually
Admissions officers look at your essay through a number of different "lenses."

The student can write an intelligent essay using correct grammar and structure. _________________
The student can synthesize different viewpoints and come to his own conclusions. __________________
The student presents a neat and clean essay with no errors. _____________
Composition
Clear thought
professionalism
What are the main types of admissions essay questions?
Academics
Spiritual
Goal-Oriented
Miscellaneous
Admissions essay questions fall under __________ main categories.
4
Summarize your high school experience in 250 words.
What do you hope to be doing after graduating from college?
What does it mean to be a Christian?
Who would you identify as the greatest leader of the 20th century?
Academics
Goal-Oriented
Spiritual
Miscellaneous
You should expect to find questions like "What are your standards of Christian Conduct" on any college application.
False
An effective college essay must include a/an _________.
Thesis Statement
A typical outline for a traditional essay would include ______ parts.
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Which of the following acts as a controlling agent for the entire paper?Thesis StatementWhich of the following should support the thesis sentence for the essay?Topic sentenceWhich of the following provides structure and support for the entire paper?OutlineWhich of the following is the most obvious sign of professionalism?MechanicsWhich of the following answers the question, "What is my one main idea for this paper?"Thesis StatementA final step before submitting an essay is to have someone _______ it.Proofread