College Admission Essay

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Professional ______ is an essential skill involving reading and writing.

Correspondence

Producing each type of professional correspondence with well-written texts demonstrates effective ______.

Performance

Identifying the unique features and requirements in composing helps understand professional ______.

Correspondence

A ______ is a brief history of a person's education, skills, and work experience.

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Convincing the reader that you are worthy of admission demonstrates skill in writing a ______ text.

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A "You" question in an essay asks a student to describe ______.

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The "Why Us" question seeks to understand the student’s plans and the choice of ______.

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A "Creative" question assesses competency in creative thinking and ______.

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[Blank] are questions that require you to reveal your qualities as a student.

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An effective application essay demonstrates interesting insights, relevant details, and logical ______.

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Resumes allow assessment of experience and determination of contribution to an ______.

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A ______ highlights the strengths listed in your resume.

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The introduction of a cover letter opens the letter and specifies the ______ being applied for.

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The body of a cover letter emphasizes strongest points and shows how one meets employer ______.

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The conclusion of a cover letter requests a(n) ______.

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[Blank] proposals are documents written for problem solving and service provision.

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Project proposals are used to convince the reader to do what the proposal ______.

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Proposals highlight with their benefits, prove credibility, and allow the reader to respond ______.

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A project proposal is usually to highlight the need to research on a problem to provide ______.

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Emphasize the problem, goals, and significance of the project in the project ______.

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Demonstrating interesting and appropriate ______ in an application essay could increase its chances of being considered.

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Ensuring straight conformity to writing ______ in an application essay helps to ensure compliance with standards.

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Including relevant ______ details in an application essay helps bring credibility to the essay.

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The effectiveness of a resume can significantly influence a candidate’s ______ prospects.

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A student should be able to recall the lessons we take from obstacles that encounter for success with an ______ essay.

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The Filipino university puts a premium on ______ among its students.

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One of the objectives for the learner is to produce each type of professional ______.

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Recalling ideal jobs is a great help for writing a better suited ______.

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Application for College ______ is a core skill of writing.

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Highlighting key strengths in a cover letter reinforces the value of a good ______.

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Writing a project proposal involves emphasizing the ______ for research and solutions.

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A successful project proposal must clearly state how much ______ might be needed or spent.

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When applying to colleges, the 'Why ______' question is common.

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An application essay can be compared to answering ______ questions.

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Writing a persuasive text is important while displaying your intellect and in responding to the essay ______.

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Project proposals are similar to writing an ______.

<p>essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

Writing clearly in project proposals allow readers to ______ easily.

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The ______ of a project is one of the most important things to highlight.

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The ______ is where you can request for more info on a cover letter.

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When asked about your work ______ highlight your accomplishments in the past.

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Flashcards

Performance Assessment

Producing various professional documents while adhering to established writing principles.

Resume

A document summarizing education, skills, work history, and qualifications.

College Application Essay Purpose

Convincing a college that the applicant is worthy of admission.

"You" Question

An essay prompt asking students about themselves.

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"Why Us" Question

An essay prompt inquiring plans and probing into course/college choice.

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"Creative" Question

An essay prompt assessing creative thinking and writing abilities.

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Essay Prompts

Questions requiring you to reveal your qualities as a student.

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Cover Letter

A letter highlighting strengths, accompanying a resume.

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Introduction

Opens the letter, specifies position applying for.

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Body (Cover Letter)

Emphasizes strengths, shows how you meet employer's needs.

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Conclusion (Cover Letter)

Requests an interview.

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Project Proposals

Written documents to solve problems, plan services, or sell equipment.

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Purpose of project proposals

Convince the reader to do what the proposal suggests

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Key Questions Addressed by Effective Proposals

Topic, scope, budget, and timeline addressed for clarity of outcome.

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Project Summary

Briefly the need to research on a problem to investigate and provide solutions to it.

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Budget Justification

Specifies the budget it needs, in a project proposal.

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Study Notes

  • Professional correspondence enhances reading and writing skills
  • Learners produce professional correspondence and grasp well-written text properties.
  • The learner identifies the unique features of composing professional correspondence and requirements

Unit Objectives Include Knowledge Of:

  • Resume
  • Application for College Admission
  • Application for Employment
  • Project Proposal

Application for College Admission

  • Application essay writing that can be compared to:
    • Writing an application letter for a job
    • Answering interview questions
  • Demonstrate writing skills to persuade readers
  • Show intellect and values in reflecting on prompts

Most Common Essay Questions

  • The "You" question asks students to write about themself
    • Example: What contributions do you think you can give to our community, based on your extracurricular activity interest?
  • The "Why Us" question explores plans and college choice.
    • Example: Why did you choose the University of The Philippines to pursue your degree?
  • The “Creative” question assesses thinking and writing creativity
    • Example: Imagine that you are writing your autobiography; what would you want the last paragraph to say?

Prompts

  • Prompts normally take the form of questions that require the student to show their qualities
  • Prompts may guide students to discuss their:
    • Achievements
    • Experiences
    • Academic Goals
    • Personal Philosophies
  • Prompts can also show your ability to analyze ideas.

Output 1

  • Write an application essay for a U.S. Embassy scholarship to a U.S. university
  • The prompt: Recount a time when you faced a challenge and what you learned
  • For consideration by the embassy, essays must have:
    • Insights
    • Supporting details
    • Idea organization
    • Conformity to writing conventions

Resume and Application for Employment

  • A resume is a short summary of a person's experience
  • The document specifies:
    • Education
    • Skills
    • Work Experience
    • Qualifications
  • Resumes are sent with applications for jobs and schools
  • Allows admissions and hiring officers to assess experience and potential contributions

Cover Letter

  • A cover letter accompanies resumes and highlights key strengths
  • Introduction:
    • States the position sought
  • Body:
    • Shows the best qualities and employer needs
  • Conclusion:
    • Requests an interview

Output 2

  • Find a job posting related to your ideal job
  • Write your resume to cater the job posting's requirements
  • Create a cover letter

Project Proposal

  • Documents written for:
    • Problem-solving
    • Service provision
    • Event planning
    • Equipment sales
  • Proposals are used to persuade the reader to:
    • Buy goods or services
    • Fund a project
    • Implement a program
  • Proposals are used internally or externally
  • Proposals are used to help companies generate income or to seek funding

Proposal Questions to Answer

  • What is being proposed?
  • How will the plan be carried out?
  • When will it be implemented?
  • How much money is needed?
  • Proposals need benefits, credibility, easy response

Project Proposal Writing

  • Project summary details the need to investigate and offer solutions
  • Project narrative highlights the problem, goals, significance, and solutions; graphics can be added
  • Includes company/team profile
  • Budget justification specifies budget needs
  • The title, name, and details must be included

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