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College Application Essay Writing Tips


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ROAR Fall College Workshop Series: Writing Your College Essay Registration​

SEPTEMBER 22ND
6-7 PM  ​
Six hundred and fifty words doesn’t seem like a lot, or does it?  This session will help students navigate the college essay with tips on content, choosing a topic, examples of do’s and don’ts and help you learn how to stand out during this portion of your application.
Register

Essay Support PowerPoint

In Google Doc Format HERE
Essay Support Worksheet
In Google Doc Format HERE

Essay Examples

PDF HERE
PDF HERE
Common Essay Mistakes
PDF HERE

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  • About Us
    • Counseling Staff
    • Monarch School Profile
  • Academic
    • 8th Grade Transition Information
    • Course Selection 2023-24 >
      • START HERE: Course Selection
      • Standard/Advanced/AP Classwork & Homework Expectations
      • Grade Point Average
      • Course Progression Sequence
    • Academic Programs >
      • Advanced Placement
      • CU Succeed
      • High School of Business
      • Additonal Academic Programs
      • Additional Credit Options
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Past Presentations >
      • Past Presentations
    • Financial Wellness Course (Formerly Money 101)
    • Summer Homework
    • NCAA Approved Courses
    • CTE Programs at BVSD
    • BVSD Summer School
    • BVSD Online Classes
    • Tutoring Resources
  • Post-Secondary
    • College >
      • Colorado Schools Middle 50% of Accepted Students Profile
      • ACT - SAT - PSAT Testing
      • College Search Tools
      • Essay Writing Tips
      • Letter of Rec & Transcript Requests >
        • Letters of Recommendation
        • Transcript Request
      • Paying For College >
        • Scholarships & Loans
        • FAFSA & CSS Profile
        • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
        • Financial Aid Presentations
        • FRCC’s University Transfer Track
      • NACAC Admission Trends
      • The Common Application Tips
      • College Reps in the PGC, Visiting a College & College Fairs
      • NCAA Athletes Division I & II
      • Online College - Resources
    • CU Boulder Average Admitted Student Profile By Program
    • Summer Enrichment Options
    • Gap Year & Study Abroad
    • Apprenticeships & Trades Programs
    • Military
  • Career
    • Career Exploration Resources
    • ICAP
  • Personal Support
    • Personal Support
    • Crisis Hotlines
    • Personal/Social Resources
    • Teen Topics
  • Alumni Transcripts