Reading and Writing Skills - Unit 19 - Writing For College Admission

Reading and Writing Skills Unit 19:
Writing for College Admission
Table of Contents
Objectives 2
Lesson 1: Writing for College Admission: General Purpose and Audience 3

Warm-up! 3
Learn about It! 3
Check Your Understanding 5
Let’s Step Up! 6
Lesson 2: The College Résumé 7

Warm-up! 7
Learn about It! 8
Let’s Step Up! 13
Lesson 3: The College Admission Letter 14

Warm-up! 14
Learn about It! 14
Let’s Step Up! 17
Lesson 4: Writing a College Admission Essay 18

Warm-up! 18
Learn about It! 19
Let’s Step Up! 23
Performance Task 24
Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn? 27
Wrap Up 28
Bibliography 29
GRADE 11/12 | Reading and Writing Skills
UNIT 19
When you apply for college, you would have to fill out
an application form and send a copy of your
transcript—an official record of your grades—to your
choice of school. Some schools may also ask you to
submit recommendation letters from your teachers.
Aside from these, some schools may ask you to send
your college résumé, an admission letter, and an
admission essay. You need to know how to make
those. This unit will teach you and give you tips on
how to write for college admission.
Objectives
In this unit, you should be able to:
● identify the purpose and audience of writing for college admission;
● analyze the features of a college résumé, an admission letter, and an admission
essay; and
● follow some tips in writing for college admission.
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Lesson 1: Writing for College Admission:
General Purpose and Audience
After finishing secondary education, what will you do? Are you
going to start working right away? Or, like most students in the
country who have finished high school, will you enroll in a
college program? What do you need to do in order to get into a
good university? This lesson will introduce you to an important
step that will help you have a successful college application.
Warm-up!
Dyad Activity
With a partner, go to the library and read about writing for college admission. Focus on what it
involves as well as its purpose and audience. You have exactly 25 minutes to conduct a short
research and take down notes. Do not forget to cite your source(s). Read and organize your
notes using an outline or a graphic organizer. Afterward, present your work in front of the
class.
Learn about It!
Why does one need to write for college admission? What is the purpose of this type of writing
and who is it for?
The Purpose of College Admission Writing
Although your grades in your subjects in high school and your scores in the admission test are
the two most important things that colleges look into, you need to keep in mind that writing
for college admission is not to be taken lightly.
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Writing for college admission typically involves creating a
résumé, a letter, and an essay, the purpose of which is to
persuade the reader, the admission officer in particular. Your
writing will allow the officer to get to know you better as a
person, which is not evident from your grades or exam scores.
The type of writing you will do for admission to a university is, of

course, not limited to this level. If you decide to apply for
graduate school or law school, you will be asked to write an
essay too. This shows the university how you think and if you
are able to process your ideas into one coherent and cohesive
whole.
Your writing should set you apart from the others applying for
college. Your résumé, letter, and essay could be used as bases
for your admission to the college program, particularly when
there are many other applicants that have high grades in high school and achieved high
scores in the entrance exam. If you happen to have grades or scores that are not up to the
college’s standards, being able to write well might give you a better chance of being
considered for admission.
Before writing anything, you should read about different colleges and universities and the
courses that they offer. Doing so will help you focus on what you want to pursue in the future.
With a course and school in mind, you should be able to make important decisions when you
finally start writing what you need for college admission.
The Audience of College Admission Writing
Who will be reading these college applications? Well, it depends. It could be a university
admissions officer or the actual department head of the course you want to enter. Think of it
as another way for the university to filter who deserves entry among the applicants.
When you write for college admission, your audience or readers will be the members of the
admission committee. Keep in mind that they will most likely be looking for applicants who
will be able to:
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1. succeed in their chosen program,
2. contribute positively to the educational experience of their peers, and
3. bring honor to the college or university and be a productive member of society upon
graduating.
You will have to show the university admissions that you are worthy of being part of their
program. What you will need to show them is that you have done your research on the
university or college—what values they uphold and how they position themselves in the
global discourse. You can only do this if you prepare your college résumé, college admission
letter, and college admission essay in the best way that you can.
Through your writing, you should be able to show your readers that:
1. You are ready to move on from your previous life as a high school student.
2. You are excited and eager to learn new things.
3. You are prepared for the rigors of the course or program that you would like to take as
well as college life in general.
Check Your Understanding
Answer the following:
1. What does writing for college admission typically involve?

2. What is the purpose of writing for college admission?
3. Who is the audience when you write for college admission?
4. Explain this statement: “Your writing should set you apart from the others applying for
college.”
5. When you write for college admission, what should you be able to show your readers?
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Let’s Step Up!
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Lesson 2: The College Résumé
In the previous lesson, we discussed the purpose and audience

of college admission writing. Now, let us take a look at the
college résumé. In this lesson, we will focus on its features and
give you some important tips on how to write an effective one.
Warm-up!
Triad Activity
Form a group of three. Choose one example of a college résumé. Read and examine your
group’s chosen example and answer the guide questions below. When presenting the
example in front of the class, one member should read the whole text, and the other two
members should answer the guide questions.
Guide questions:
1. What does your group notice about the college résumé?
2. What are the data or information presented? Are the data

arranged in sections?
3. How are the items under each section arranged?
4. What does your group notice about the language?
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Learn about It!
A college résumé is a summary of a student’s accomplishments

in high school. It shows the reader the achievements and
activities of the student in a nutshell. Usually, the student needs
a résumé for college or scholarship application, for requesting a
letter of recommendation from a school or a teacher, or for a
job or internship application.
Do not be daunted. Since you are still in high school, it is

understood that your résumé will be made up of your
experiences and achievements in the 12 years you have been in
school. How then are you supposed to write your college
résumé? Well, it would be good to view it in parts.
Features of a College Résumé
Lynn Radlauer Lubell (2011) lists the following features of a

college résumé:
1. Heading - This shows the student’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail
address.
2. Education - Under this section, the student’s rank and average are given. Also, the
student’s current high school and the previous ones that he or she attended are listed.
3. Honors, awards, and special recognition - This section highlights the student’s
academic achievements, such as the awards and honors that he or she received. Here is
where you, as a student applicant, show the admission committee what makes you
different from other applicants.
4. Extracurricular activities - These include the student’s memberships in clubs or
organizations and the major leadership positions that he or she held in them. This will
show the college admission that you are well rounded and that you have interests
outside the classroom.
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5. Community activities - This section details the student’s engagement in volunteer
work or community service. This will give the admission committee a good idea of how
the student gives back to the community whether through volunteer work or service.
6. Employment - This section may or may not be included in your college résumé,
depending on whether you have work experience or not. This should include your work
experience, such as internships or part-time jobs.
7. Interests and other activities - In this section, the student can list his or her hobbies,
sports, and other interests that might help one get into his or her desired college. Also,
he or she can mention any special skills, such as speaking a foreign language fluently or
using basic and advanced multimedia applications.
College Résumé Format
Below is a modified template of Lubell’s college résumé format (2011).
Name
Address
Mobile number
Landline
Email address
Education
• Name of High School (current)
Address:
School Year:
Rank:
• Name of High School (previous)

Address:
School year attended:
Rank:
Honors, Awards, and Recognition

• Name of Award, Honor, or Recognition
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Year Received:
Reason for receiving the award:

Year Received:

Year Received:
Extracurricular Activities
• Name of the club or organization
Year of membership:
Position/s held and year:
Main duties and responsibilities:
• Name of the club or organization

Year of membership:
Position(s) held and year:
Main duties and responsibilities:
Community Activities
• Name of the activity
Year:
Organizer:
Role or duty:
• Name of the activity

Year:
Organizer:
Role or duty:
Employment
• Name of the company/employer
Duration:
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Main Roles or Duties:
• Name of the company/employer

Duration:
Main Roles or Duties:
Interests and Other Activities

• Hobbies: ___________________
• Special skills:
1. Can speak (foreign language) fluently
Class/course taken: ____________________
Date: ______________________
Grade: ________________________
2. Can use (multimedia software) proficiently
Class/course taken: ____________________
Date: ______________________
Grade: ________________________
As you can see, the college résumé has substantial information about you that will show
college admission groups what your qualifications are and how well you will fit into their
program.
Some Tips on Writing a Résumé for College Application
1. Make sure your résumé is one to two pages in length only. Leave at least a one-inch
margin on all sides.
2. Use bullet points and headings and set some texts in boldface so that the readers can
easily scan your résumé.
3. Include a brief description of your work experience. You can state your main roles or
duties.
4. Arrange the items under each section in a logical sequence. For instance, you can
arrange the awards, honors, and recognition in reverse chronological order, listing the most
recent one first.
5. Use the past tense in stating your roles or duties in a previous activity or job, and the
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present tense in stating your roles or duties in a current activity or job.
6. Do not forget to proofread your résumé. Make sure that there are no errors.
7. Ask another person, like your English teacher, to help you refine your résumé.
1. What is a college résumé?

2. Why does a student need a college résumé?
3. Enumerate the features of a college résumé.
4. In your own words, briefly explain the format of a college résumé.
5. Complete the following phrase: “I believe that a college résumé is ___________ because
___________________.
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Let’s Step Up!
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Lesson 3: The College Admission Letter
Now that you know how to prepare a college résumé for

admission to a university or college, let us take a look at
another type of text that you will also be doing when preparing
your application: the college admission letter. In this lesson,
you will learn about the purpose and features of a college
admission letter. You will also learn some tips on how to write
one.
Warm-up!
Think-Pair-Share
With a partner, search and get an example of a college admission letter. Read and examine
your chosen example. With your example as basis, identify the features of a college admission
letter. Share and discuss your work with a partner.
Learn about It!
Purposes of a College Admission Letter
A college admission letter is written by students for the following

purposes:
1. to express their main reason for choosing a certain school for

college; and
2. to persuade the admission committee that they are a good fit
for the school.
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Common Features of a College Admission Letter
The Body of the Admission Letter
What you write in the body of the admission letter is very important. Your message should be
clear, concise, and precise enough to set you apart from the other applicants and to make the
admissions officer think that you might be a good addition to the school.
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● Paragraph 1: State the reason why you want to be accepted in the program or course
that the school is offering. Briefly, you can tell how you came to learn about that
program. Also, you can say why you have chosen the school among others that offer a
similar course.
● Paragraph 2: State your career goal and what you wish to pursue and achieve by the
time you graduate from the school. Then write about your most positive characteristics
(determination, passion, and creativity, for example) that would help you achieve your
goal. Also, you can share a unique but relevant detail about your life that has
encouraged or inspired you to choose the course and the school.
● Paragraph 3: Mention the documents that you are sending together with the letter.
Also, you can express your hope for being considered in your chosen program.
Tips on Writing a College Admission Letter
1. Be honest and sincere in telling your reason for choosing the school. Avoid superlatives,
such as “Your university has the best students in engineering, and I just simply want to be part
of the best.”
2. Tell your story in an interesting manner. Find an angle that makes your story fresh and
captivating.
3. Write specific details. Do not simply state your goal and say that you would like to achieve
it. Make sure you give concrete reasons for pursuing that goal.
4. Choose your words well. Use words that are clear and easy to understand. Avoid
highfalutin words.
5. Revise and proofread your letter. Once you are done writing it, it would be good to set it
aside for a couple of hours (or even days, if time permits) and look at it again. Ensure that
there are no errors; a simple spelling error can detract from an otherwise well-written
admission letter.
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1. What is the purpose of a college admission letter?

2. Enumerate the common features of a college admission letter.
3. Why is the body of the admission letter important?
4. Enumerate the tips in writing a college admission letter.
5. What five words would you use to describe a college admission letter? Explain and
justify your choices.
Let’s Step Up!
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Lesson 4: Writing a College Admission Essay
Now we move on to discussing a crucial part of the college

application process: the college admission essay. This could
make or break your application and should be taken
seriously. But do not worry, you have had plenty of practice
writing essays in high school. This should not be too hard. All
you need to remember are the features of the essay and
some of the tips you will learn in this lesson in producing effective writing.
Warm-up!
Triad Activity
Form a group of three. Choose one example of a college admission essay. Read and examine
your group’s chosen essay. Describe the features of the essay by completing the table below.
Present your work in front of the class.
Purpose Format Perspective or Language Used

Point of View (formal or
informal)
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Learn about It!
College Admission Essay: Purposes
A college admission essay has the following purposes:
1. It lets the admission committee know more about the

applicant personally.
2. It assesses the applicant’s writing skills and the way he or
she organizes thoughts and ideas in writing.
Features of a College Admission Essay
1. Often, a college admission essay features one or several

questions that an applicant needs to answer. According to the
College Board (see collegeboard.org), the questions can be
any of the following:
a. Questions about the applicant
● Think about the lowest grade that you have ever gotten in a test in high
school. How did you tell your parents or whoever is raising you about it?
● Remember the highest grade that you have ever gotten in a test in high school.
What did you do to get that grade and how did it feel when you finally got the
grade?
b. Questions about the applicant’s choice of program or college
● Who or what has inspired you to pursue your chosen course or program?
● What have you learned about our school that made you think we are the right
one for you?
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c. Questions to test the applicant’s ability to think and write creatively
● Would it be harder for someone who is new to college to make friends in

college? Why do you think so?
● What is the best piece of advice that you can give a person who has always
been bullied?
2. The essay is written in the first person. Through this point of view, the applicant should be
able to answer the essay question from his or her unique perspective; that is, the writing
should be based on the applicant’s personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
Sample question: Think about the lowest grade that you have ever gotten in a
test in high school. How did you tell your parents or whoever is raising you
about it?
My parents are both accomplished engineers. Other people such as their friends,
other parents who are friends with them, and doting relatives think that I am at least
as good at math. Unfortunately, I am not as good as they. That is why I can never
forget the time when I got a 75 percent rating in a math test. It was a passing score,
but I felt that it was not good enough for someone like me who had the genes of two
accomplished engineers. For the first time, I had never felt so ashamed in my entire
high school life. But I knew that I had to tell my parents about it, so I did right away. I
told them that I felt like I had done all I can, but my efforts just were not enough.
3. The language is generally formal, though it can become casual especially when an applicant
tells a personal story. However, contractions and slang are avoided.
Sample question: What is the best piece of advice that you can give a person
who has always been bullied?
“Ignore them and keep your head down,” the guidance counselor advised me when I
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told on two of my classmates who were making my life miserable back in grade 10. It
wasn’t that the advice was a bitter pill to swallow for me. I was an ordinary kid who
had only two people to call best friends and who kept pretty much to himself. But there
was something I felt was amiss in the counselor’s advice. His advice was supposed to
make the bullies stop, but I could not shake the feeling that things would get worse if I
just kept quiet. So, I did the opposite—I told them to stop—and you should, too.
4. The overall tone of the essay is personal. It can be dramatic to make an emotional impact
on the reader. Just make sure that you are not appealing to pity. The tone could be personal
and yet still rational.
Helpful Tips on Writing a College Admission Essay
1. Read the instructions and question carefully. Make sure that you understand the
question well and that you follow the instructions.
2. Do not exceed the word count. The length of an essay would not make it seem more
impressive to the admission committee. Be concise, but make sure to address all the
questions adequately.
3. If the prompts ask you to take a stand on an issue, think about the various viewpoints and
choose your position carefully. Make sure that you provide adequate reasons for your
argument.
4. Write in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Use vivid language that would be able
to make readers “see” your point.
5. Do not be overdramatic. Your writing should sound honest.
6. Go over your essay and revise and proofread it. Ensure that the ideas are well developed
and that the text is free from errors in mechanics.
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1. What are the purposes of a college admission essay?

2. Enumerate the features of a college admission essay.
3. What are the questions featured in a college admission essay?
4. Enumerate the helpful tips in writing a college admission essay.
5. Explain the following sentences: “Write in a way that is clear and easy to understand.
Use vivid language that would be able to make readers ‘see’ your point.”
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Let’s Step Up!
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Performance Task
Beyond 12th Grade: Getting Ready for College
Goal
Your task is to create a college résumé, a college admission letter, and a college admission
essay.
Role
You are a graduating senior high school (Grade 12) student who is preparing to go to college.
You task is to create a college résumé, a college admission letter, and a college admission
essay, which will be submitted to your chosen higher education institution.
Audience
The target audience is the university’s admission committee officers and members and the
actual department head of the course you want to enter.
Situation
The challenge involves coming up with college admission writings, namely, a college résumé, a
college admission letter, and a college admission essay, and making each one as interesting
and unique as possible.
Product
You will create college admission texts or writings using the following guidelines:
1. Create a college résumé using the format found in Lesson 2 of this unit.
2. Write a college admission letter following the format found in Lesson 3. Take note
that the content of the body of the letter is very important. Make sure that your
message is concise, clear, and precise enough to set you apart from the other
applicants.
3. Write a college admission essay by answering one of the questions below:
a. What do you think is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your
high school life? What did you do to overcome the adversity?
b. Based on your experience, how does a person’s choice of friends affect the
decisions he or she makes in one’s life?
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c. If you were admitted into our school, which of your talents or skills do you feel
would contribute the most to the school community? Elaborate.
4. The college admission essay should be at most 650 words long.
5. While writing texts for college admission, consider the features of each text and
make sure to follow the tips provided in writing each one.
6. Print your finished product on short bond paper, and use Arial font size 12.
Standards and Criteria for Success

Your project will be graded using the rubric below:
Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score

(0-12 points) (13-16 points) (17-20 points)
Content The work does not The work The work covers
adequately cover sufficiently all the required
all the required covers the topics
topics. required topics. completely and
in detail.
Organization There is a lack of There are clear Transitions

clear transitions transitions between ideas
between ideas; between ideas; are clear;
details presented details details are
are confusing. presented are logically
organized. presented and
organized.
Language The work contains The work The work

(spelling, mechanics, many grammatical contains few contains no
grammar, and word mistakes and grammatical grammatical
usage) spelling errors. mistakes and mistakes and
spelling errors. spelling errors.
Punctuality The work was The work was The work was
submitted more submitted one submitted on or
than one day late. day late. before the
deadline.
Research/Subject Subject knowledge Subject Subject

knowledge (purpose is not evident; knowledge is knowledge is
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and audience of information evident, but evident
writing for college presented is there are some throughout the
admission; features incorrect and errors in work presented;
of a college résumé, confusing. information information is
college admission presented. clear and
letter, and college accurate.
admission essay;
tips in writing for
college admission)
College résumé The résumé does The résumé is The résumé has
not draw interest organized in a neat and
and attention and standard format, organized
lacks structure. but the format.
presentation Information
lacks presented is
appropriate use clear. There is
of bullet points consistency in
and headings. layout and font
style.
College admission The letter lacks The important The important

letter important features. features of a features of a
college college
admission letter admission letter
are evident, but are evident, and
the letter needs the message is
more refining in clear, concise,
terms of and precise
language/word enough. The
choice and overall
presentation of presentation
ideas. and format of
the letter is
exemplary.
College admission The focus/topic of The focus/topic The focus/topic

essay the essay is of the essay is of the essay is
unclear. It lacks clear, and details clear, and
some important are presented in details are
features. a concise and presented in a
coherent concise and
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manner. coherent
Appropriate tone manner. The
and language use of tone,
are evident. language, and
manner of
presentation of
details and
ideas aid in
achieving the
essay’s
purpose.
Score:
Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn?

Do a self-check on how well you learned the lessons in this unit. Place a checkmark in the
appropriate box.
I am familiar and
I think I need more I am confident that I
can perform well
Skills practice and can perform this on
with minimal
assistance my own
assistance
I can identify the
purpose and
audience of writing
for college
admission.
I can analyze the
features of a college
résumé, an
admission letter,
and an admission
essay.
I can follow some
tips in writing for
college admission.
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Wrap Up
College Résumé College Admission Letter College Admission Essay
Features: Features: Features:
● Heading ● Heading ● Question or questions
● Education ● Date of the letter to answer
● Honors, awards, and ● Inside address ● Use of first-person
special recognition ● Salutation point of view
● Extracurricular ● Body ● Formal language
activities ● Signature ● Personal tone
● Community activities
● Employment
● Interests and other
activities
Tips in Writing a College Résumé

1. Make your résumé one to two pages long only. Leave at least a one-inch margin on all
sides.
2. Use bullet points and headings and set some texts in boldface so that the readers can
easily scan your résumé.
3. Include a brief description of your work experience.
4. Arrange the items under each section in a logical sequence.
5. Use appropriate tenses in writing your work experience.
6. Proofread your résumé.
7. Ask another person to help you refine your résumé.
Tips in Writing a College Admission Letter

1. Be honest and sincere in telling your reason for choosing the school. Avoid
superlatives.
2. Tell your story in an interesting manner.
3. Write specific details.
4. Choose your words well.
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5. Revise and proofread your letter.
Tips in Writing a College Admission Essay

1. Read the instructions and question carefully.
2. Do not exceed the word count. Be concise.
3. Think about the various viewpoints of the given issue. Then choose your position
carefully and defend it adequately.
4. Write in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Use vivid language.
5. Do not be overdramatic.
6. Revise and proofread your essay.
Bibliography
Babson College. “Tips for Writing the College Essay.” 2016. Accessed October 29, 2018.
http://www.babson.edu/admission/undergraduate/applying-to-babson/college-essay/P
ages/home.aspx.
Cambridge Dictionary. Accessed October 28, 2018.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/types-of-english-formal-info
rmal-etc/british-and-american-english.
The College Board. “College Application Essay.” 2016. Accessed October 28, 2018.
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/essay.
Purdue Online Writing Lab. “Writing the Personal Statement.” 2012. Accessed October 29,
2018.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_search_writing/preparing_an_application/writing_the_p
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Purdue Online Writing Lab. “Advice for Writing Application Essays.” 2013. Accessed October
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The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. “Application Essays.” 2016. Accessed October 29, 2018.
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/application-essays/.
Recommended Link for This Unit:
Salyer, Leah. "How to Write a Good College Essay." Study.com. Accessed September 18, 2018.
https://study.com/academy/popular/how-to-write-a-good-college-essay.html.
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Writing for College Admission

Lesson 1: Writing for College Admission: General Purpose and Audience 3

Lesson 2: The College Résumé 7

Lesson 3: The College Admission Letter 14

Lesson 4: Writing a College Admission Essay 18

Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn? 27

Learn about It!

The Purpose of College Admission Writing

The type of writing you will do for admission to a university is, of

The Audience of College Admission Writing

Check Your Understanding

Answer the following:

1. What does writing for college admission typically involve?

In the previous lesson, we discussed the purpose and audience

1. What does your group notice about the college résumé?

2. What are the data or information presented? Are the data

3. How are the items under each section arranged?

4. What does your group notice about the language?

A college résumé is a summary of a student’s accomplishments

Do not be daunted. Since you are still in high school, it is

Features of a College Résumé

Lynn Radlauer Lubell (2011) lists the following features of a

College Résumé Format

Below is a modified template of Lubell’s college résumé format (2011).

• Name of High School (previous)

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

• Name of Award, Honor, or Recognition

• Name of Award, Honor, or Recognition

• Name of the club or organization

• Name of the activity

• Name of the company/employer

Interests and Other Activities

Some Tips on Writing a Résumé for College Application

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1. What is a college résumé?

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Purposes of a College Admission Letter

A college admission letter is written by students for the following

1. to express their main reason for choosing a certain school for

The Body of the Admission Letter

Tips on Writing a College Admission Letter

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1. What is the purpose of a college admission letter?

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Now we move on to discussing a crucial part of the college

Purpose Format Perspective or Language Used

College Admission Essay: Purposes

A college admission essay has the following purposes:

1. It lets the admission committee know more about the

Features of a College Admission Essay

1. Often, a college admission essay features one or several

a. Questions about the applicant

b. Questions about the applicant’s choice of program or college

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Helpful Tips on Writing a College Admission Essay

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1. What are the purposes of a college admission essay?

Standards and Criteria for Success

Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score

Organization There is a lack of There are clear Transitions