College Application Essay Quiz

College Application Essay Quiz

11th Grade

30 Qs

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College Application Essay Quiz

College Application Essay Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Gabriel Leon

Used 7+ times

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a college application essay?

To list all your academic achievements

To showcase your unique experiences and personality

To explain why you have poor grades

To demonstrate your writing skills only

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for generating essay topics?

Reflecting on personal challenges you've overcome

Considering moments of significant personal growth

Listing your academic awards and honors

Thinking about unique experiences that shaped your perspective

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When practicing writing introductory paragraphs, what should be your main goal?

To include as many SAT vocabulary words as possible

To summarize your entire life story

To grab the reader's attention and make them want to read more

To explain why you deserve to be admitted

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be considered a unique experience that could potentially serve as an essay topic?

Winning a common sports tournament

Getting good grades in school

Learning a rare traditional craft from your grandmother

Going on a family vacation to a popular destination

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'guided self-reflection' in the context of essay writing involve?

Meditating for an hour before writing

Having a teacher write the essay for you

Systematically examining your experiences, values, and growth

Asking your parents what to write about

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is most likely to showcase your character in an essay?

Listing all the books you've read in the past year

Describing how you handled a conflict with a peer

Explaining your perfect SAT score

Detailing your daily routine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When generating potential essay topics, it's important to focus on:

What you think the admissions officers want to hear

Stories that demonstrate your uniqueness and personal growth

Experiences that make you sound perfect

Comparing yourself favorably to other applicants

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