Friday, June 7th: College Essay Self-Reflection

AP Literature and Composition                                      Name ___________________________
                                                        

                                          College Essay Final Draft Self-Assessment


Directions:  Select one of the following for each question:  ​ Absolutely,   ​Somewhat,  ​ Not at All
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1. My opening hooks the reader. _____________________
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2. By the end of the introduction, the reader
knows the focus/main idea of my essay.​_______​_____​_____
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3. My introduction sets a compelling and/or
interesting tone.     ​_______​_____​_____
.

4. I have smooth transitions/clever links
between the ideas I mention and between​_______​_____​_____
sentences.

5. There is a smooth shift from the narrative/​_______​_____​_____
opening idea and the “leap.”

6. My personality comes through. The reader can
tell what I care about. The reader gets a sense of  ​_______​______​_____
who I am and can visualize me.

7. My subject and presentation of the ideas in my​_______​______​_____
essay are interesting/fresh/original.

8. My essay is organized and has a clear follow-
through on the central idea.​_______​______​_____

9. The details and examples are specific; they truly
allow my reader to see, hear, smell, touch, taste ​_______​______​______
(picture) the subject.

10. The conclusion of my essay gives the reader
a sigh of appreciation, a sense of closure or ​_______​______​______
completion, an “ah-ha” feeling.

11. My essay is strong grammatically and stylistically.
My sentences are varied and syntax enhances the​_______​______​______
essay.

12. This essay represents my best, most polished work.​_______​______​_______

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This is the message that I hope an admissions officer receives about me after reading my essay:
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What was the most valuable feedback you received from one or both of our peer editing days? Be specific.
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How did this peer editing feedback influence or alter your essay as it "exists" in its final stage? Be specific.

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What college research, scholarship submitting, planning, visiting, etc. are you planning to do over the summer?  Be honest and realistic.

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