Unit 19 Lesson 4: Writing College Admission Essay

Question 1

College Admission Essay: Purposes

Answer 1

● Lets the admission committee know more about the applicant personally.

● Assesses the applicant’s writing skills and the way he or she organizes thoughts and ideas in writing.

Question 2

Features of a college admission essay.

Answer 2

a. Questions about the applicant; choice of program or college, test the applicant’s ability to think and write creatively.

b. Written in fist person point of view.

c. formal langue but can be casual.

d. personal tone.

Question 3

Tips in writing a college admission essay:

Answer 3

1. Read the instructions and questions carefully.
2. Do not exceed the word count.
3. Choose your position carefully of a stand towards an issue/argument.
4. Use vivid language.
5. Revise and proofread.