How to Brainstorm College Application Essays

High School is tough. Real tough. Especially in your Junior Year. It takes real organization skills and a "can-do" attitude to successfully navigate the challenges of the college application process. College application essays are CRITICAL. The essays are what will set you apart from your peers - these essays can MAKE or BREAK your application. But writing an admissions essay is hard. Really hard. How do you know what to focus on? What topics do you think will help your overall application? What voice do you use? Where do you even start? Everyone has a unique life story. When you write your College Application essay, you are trying to tell the Admissions Officer who you are and what is important to you. You are trying to depict YOU. That is what they want to know. They want to know you, in your own voice, and in your own words. Now that you have this workbook, you are on your way to starting your college application journey and you have taken the first step on this incredible experience. Because, as stressful as it is, it is also an opportunity for you to learn more about yourself and how and what you want to portray to an Admissions Officer. This workbook gives you the frameworks for what you need to think about. Some of the questions are pretty straightforward and factual, but then the questions get more involved as they ask you to really think about and analyze your life experiences. This workbook will help you remember, explore, and brainstorm ideas throughout all facets of your life. This workbook is your one place for all your thoughts on the very important college essay.