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What Should I Write My College Application Essay About? (One-Time Class)
Beth Hall - AP Lang Teacher
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(104)
This one-time class will help students brainstorm what they might want to highlight in their personal statement for their college applications.
Class experience
US Grade 10 - 12
In this one-time class, students will complete a series of brainstorming exercises to help them recognize what makes them unique. These exercises involve listing and descriptive writing to help students write a more effective personal statement or college application essay. After introductions, the teacher will lead students through a series of brainstorming exercises. Students will be provided with a digital copy of these exercises that they can complete during the class; however, these...
Students will learn the expectations of a personal statement for a college application essay and will learn how to generate ideas for their future application essays.
I've taught high school English, including AP Lang and concurrent credit classes for the past six years. Additionally, I have worked in a collegiate writing center, and I have a Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. As part of my degree coursework, I wrote creative nonfiction pieces similar to personal statements. In addition to helping my students with their college application essays, I have also worked with students as a freelance editor and tutor to help them through the college application process.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
The teacher will offer feedback to students who choose to share their responses. The teacher will also allow for opportunities for students to ask questions.Grades Offered
Students will be provided with a link to a Google Slides presentation that will allow them to complete the activities. Students may also write their responses on a separate sheet of paper.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
These exercises involve broad categories such as values, important experiences, important people, etc. Students will not be asked to disclose anything that they do not wish to. Anything students choose to share with the class with be of their own accord. The teacher will remind students that their peers in the class may hold different values or may have had different experiences than their own. Should a situation arise where a student "overshares" information, the teacher will redirect the conversation out of respect for all parties involved. My goal is a create a safe place for all learners to brainstorm what makes them unique and what they might want to emphasize in a college essay.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(104)
Hello, I'm Beth Hall, an AP Lang teacher from Arkansas. I've taught honors, AP, and concurrent credit high school English courses in a public school setting for 10 years. Additionally, I have been an academic writing and SAT/ACT English tutor...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
1-8 learners per class
