First, please go to Focus and view the "Personal Statement Overview & Rubric."
(This is the way I will grade your college essay, also called a personal statement.)
*You will need to begin writing your essay this weekend. It is due in 1 week (Thursday 2/6).
Continue Discussing Example Essays
Strengths/Weaknesses?
Analysis Questions:
1. What is the main issue that is
discussed in the essay?
2. What strengths does the author show
about him/herself?
3. What is the most powerful and/or memorable
element of the essay?
4. Dialog or sensory imagery?
5. What is the controlling impression? (lesson or truth)
Now, rate this essay on a scale from 1-5, five
being the strongest.
5. What is the controlling impression? (lesson or truth)