Learn the role of the Common Application, Universal College Application, and the Coalition Application in the college admissions process, specifically, how the standardized prompts impact writing the application essay.
- [Narrator] One-stop shopping is a concept…Americans like a lot.…Think of Walmart or Target,…one place you can go to buy everything…from toothbrushes to telescopes.…College shopping has its own version of this idea.…The Common Application is a non-profit organization…founded in 1975 with the intention of streamlining…the college application process.…Nearly 700 participating member schools…allow students to submit a standardized online application.…
Chances are good that one of the schools…you'll be applying to will be on this list.…There are hundreds of small and mid-size private…and public colleges and universities,…everyone from tiny Agnes Scott College in Georgia…to Yale University.…There are also 17 public flagship universities…on the list, including Ohio State,…the University of Michigan, and UNC Chapel Hill.…Every year, more than 850,000 students use The Common App,…submitting at total of 3.5 million individual applications.…
The prompts for The Common App essay are general enough…to give plenty of room for creativity…
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4/14/2017Released
10/1/2015- Understanding the essay purpose and audience
- Reviewing common and unusual essay prompts
- Starting with a strong opening statement
- Showing, not telling
- Adhering to word limits
- Organizing the essay
- Varying sentence structure
- Revising the essay
- Communicating sincerity and enthusiasm
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 04/14/2017. What changed?Â
A: A video was updated to include information about the Coalition Application. Â
Q: This course was updated on 04/14/2017. What changed?Â
A: A video was updated to include information about the Coalition Application. Â
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Introduction
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Welcome1m
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1. Exploring the College Application Essay
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2. Examining the Types of Essay Prompts
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School-specific supplements8m 32s
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The personal statement6m 7s
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3. Maximizing Your Chances of Success
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Starting out strong3m 42s
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Showing not telling3m 8s
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Providing specific details2m 54s
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Adhering to word limits2m 41s
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4. Writing the Essay
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Choosing appropriate words4m 16s
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Varying sentence structure5m 24s
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Revising4m
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Editing and trimming2m 38s
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Polishing and publishing4m 13s
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5. Distinguishing Yourself in Your Essay
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Demonstrating introspection2m 45s
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Conveying voice5m 3s
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Conclusion
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Next steps5m 41s
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Video: The Common Application, Universal College Application, and the Coalition Application