College Essays & Supplements
In early August, before Senior Year, logon to the Common App website and review the main essay question options. Start thinking about the one or two that you feel you can best address. You may even want to begin drafting an essay.
Early in the first semester of your Senior Year English class, you will be assigned to write your college application essay. Your English teacher will be a valuable resource. You may also want to ask your Counselor, another trusted teacher, or a parent or family member for their counsel.
Note that many colleges also ask students to write supplements (shorter essays or statements). Start exploring the application supplements (also typically available via the Common App) to learn more about what types of questions you will need to answer.
See links below for some tips:
Connecticut College Essays that Worked
Early in the first semester of your Senior Year English class, you will be assigned to write your college application essay. Your English teacher will be a valuable resource. You may also want to ask your Counselor, another trusted teacher, or a parent or family member for their counsel.
Note that many colleges also ask students to write supplements (shorter essays or statements). Start exploring the application supplements (also typically available via the Common App) to learn more about what types of questions you will need to answer.
See links below for some tips:
Connecticut College Essays that Worked
