Part 1. Your required reading for the summer asks that you choose one of the books below and either purchase it or check it out from the library. All of them offer excellent advice for writing a superior college admissions essay:
- On Writing the College Application Essay by Harry Bauld, or
- Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps by Alan Gelb, or
- Admissions Essay Boot Camp by Ashley Wellington
The books are available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites.
Part 2: Additionally, we are asking that you read for pleasure and information over the summer: books, magazines, newspapers, plays, poetry – whatever suits you. Are you a news fan? Read the paper on a regular basis. A fisherman? Bassmasters Magazine is a great choice. Interested in a career? Read as many articles as you can find about it. Return in the fall ready to discuss and recommend what you’ve read.
Questions or concerns can be sent to me over the summer at [email protected]
Have a relaxing break, and come back refreshed and ready to write a fresh personal narrative essay — one that you’ll be able to use for your college application essay, to apply to the military, or just to have in your back pocket in case you need it in the future!
--Mrs. E