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Essay Due Tuesday October 16
Common Application Essay Questions for 2013-2014
1. Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
4. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
Rubric
5 superior
4 excellent but not one of the best
3 Fair and acceptable
2 Needs improvement
1 Unacceptable
Personal anecdote that relates a quality/ vocation
5 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 2: Ability to relate personal story to past and present self
5 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 3: Effective discussion of how your central idea will project into the future
5 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 4: Discussion of how college will aid in goals
5 4 3 2 1
Mechanics and Grammar
5 4 3 2 1
1. Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
4. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
Rubric
5 superior
4 excellent but not one of the best
3 Fair and acceptable
2 Needs improvement
1 Unacceptable
Personal anecdote that relates a quality/ vocation
5 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 2: Ability to relate personal story to past and present self
5 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 3: Effective discussion of how your central idea will project into the future
5 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 4: Discussion of how college will aid in goals
5 4 3 2 1
Mechanics and Grammar
5 4 3 2 1