2. You are going to spend the period today writing a second first draft of a personal statement. Choose another prompt from the common app to write on (these are posted below). If none of these speak to you, try writing on this prompt: Write about a mundane moment from your life that reveals something important about who you are.
3. Good luck! By next class, you should have not one BUT TWO personal statement first drafts under your belt! We will be workshopping one of these during class.
Common App Prompts:
- Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
- Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
- Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
- Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
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