Description
Read 5 sample Common App essays – 3 with potential but marked as Needs Improvement and 2 classified as Strong. Each essay addresses a different Common App prompt and highlights various strengths and weaknesses. One Strong sample is a rewritten version of a Needs Improvement sample, demonstrating how an essay can be transformed while staying true to its original themes.
Use the included Observations & Critique Guide (your "Cheat Sheet") to break down what works, what doesn’t, and why.
This 6 pack of resources is perfect for:
- Class discussions
- Annotation exercises
- Setting foundational expectations for college appliation essay writing
My students have really enjoyed analyzing these essay samples! Each essay shows potential, so identifying their weaknesses has become a valuable critical thinking exercise—one that pushes students to reflect on their own writing topics, style, and structure.
Common App/College Application Essay Samples + Observations & Critique Guide
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Description
Read 5 sample Common App essays – 3 with potential but marked as Needs Improvement and 2 classified as Strong. Each essay addresses a different Common App prompt and highlights various strengths and weaknesses. One Strong sample is a rewritten version of a Needs Improvement sample, demonstrating how an essay can be transformed while staying true to its original themes.
Use the included Observations & Critique Guide (your "Cheat Sheet") to break down what works, what doesn’t, and why.
This 6 pack of resources is perfect for:
- Class discussions
- Annotation exercises
- Setting foundational expectations for college appliation essay writing
My students have really enjoyed analyzing these essay samples! Each essay shows potential, so identifying their weaknesses has become a valuable critical thinking exercise—one that pushes students to reflect on their own writing topics, style, and structure.
