Seniors (and their parents) who’re unsure about where to start writing their college application essays should start at the beginning of the writing process. The writing process doesn’t change; the challenge is most students aren’t often taught the writing process or have developed their own process to write essays for class assignments, that don’t fit for the importance and the complexity of the autobiographical college essay. After all, how does one (especially a 17 year old) write their life story–then make it fit 500 words or less, while playing fall sports, taking 4 Advanced Placement classes, planning Homecoming, continuing with their weekly community service, and trying to eat and sleep at least once a week?
Our next podcast in our writing series offers tips on how to draft an autobiography that keeps students’ competitive for college admissions. Take a listen:
Photo Credit: Art Baird, Creative Marbles Consultancy 2012
