COLLEGE ESSAY TIME! READ ALL OF THIS, PLEASE!

AVID NEWS TO REMEMBER:

University of Oergon: Coming to us on November 10^th: 12:00pm to 2:30 pm. Put it in your planner. You will be excused from class.

1-We will apply online, and you have already filled out the paper application, so you can use it to help you with the information you will need for the online version.

2- There is an essay requirement so, we will focus on writing the personal essay and THEN turn it into an amazing personal speech.

From Website:

ESSAY: Write an essay of 500 words or less that shares information that we cannot find elsewhere on your application. Any topic you choose is welcome. Some ideas you might consider include your future ambitions and goals, a special talent, extracurricular activity, or unusual interest that sets you apart from your peers, or a significant experience that influenced your life. If you are applying to the UO's Robert D. Clark Honors College, feel free to resubmit your honors college application essay.

ESSAY TOPIC HELP!

Students Speak: How I Conquered the Application Essay

The college application essay is the perfect place to give admission officers a picture of who you are beyond grades, test scores and a list of extracurricular activities. But many students struggle to get started or to come up with ideas. Read about how these students approached their essays. 

What did you write about? 

My Common Application was about my heritage. The other ... essays I wrote ... were about my views on the death penalty, my thoughts on the Nevadan education system, my favorite academic experience at Girls Nation and how I define true success.
—Wen Hui, high school senior

I wrote my college essay on not believing in the word regret. The essay discussed taking chances and learning from each experience [and] never regretting a single thing that you choose to do.
—Sara, college senior

One prompt basically said, “Newton’s first law of motion states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force.” My first reaction was, “I’m not a science guy. How do I write about this?” But in essence, it simply asked me to reflect on my background and think about how an external force has ... caused me to change direction. I thought of so many things to say about the overly protective community I live in.
—Alexander, high school senior

I decided to write about my family's car accident. Although it was a painful essay to write, I feel the judges were able to get a better view of my personality from it.
—Michelle, high school senior

 COLLEGE ESSAY LINK

More great videos and talk to help you decide on a great essay topic

Undocumented Students-- TONS of great information and encouragement-- everything from in-state tuition to private scholarship money is available to you-- check out this site! 

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Advise us early in the admission process of any personal circumstances that affected your academic performance, especially if you do not meet one or more of the admission requirements. Include a statement with your application describing any personal challenges you’ve overcome and explain their impact on your education. Details of any serious illness, diagnosed disability, personal difficulties, or family circumstances that have affected your education are encouraged. Maximum statement length is 500 words. This statement is not required.

The Honors College Resuires TWO teacher reccomendation forms and letters—you MUST ask right away if you need these.