Today, we looked at successful Harvard application essays. Each table read one essay and as a group, discussed and identified the following:
- A summary of the essay
- A thematic statement of the essay
- Accomplishments of the essay
- Areas of the improvement for the essay
- Ideas I could use/incorporate in my own writing
At the end of class, each table presented their findings to the class. A few people were surprised that these were successful Harvard essays – hopefully, that will ease the pressure on YOU a bit. A college application essay is designed to show your personality and your values – they look at your GPA, transcript, and test scores to determine your intelligence.
