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College Admission Essay
Project Summary
(Level 1):
L11K110 Listen and contribute appropriately in a group situation
L11K111 Use a method of time management
L11L112 Establish long-and short-term goals
L11L113 Demonstrate organizational skills
N121 Develop and implement a Personal Development Plan
Q131 Apply concepts related to living on their own in the ‘real world”
MY
A.3 Identify desired lifestyle and relate to selected occupations.
C.18 Follow directions.
C.19 Practice effective human relations.
D.21 Comprehend verbal communications.
D.22 Comprehend written communications.
D.23 Communicate in writing.
D.24 Communicate verbally.
(Level 2):
L11 J103 Articulate personal values
K11K110 Listen and contribute appropriately in a group situation
L11 N121 Develop and implement a Personal Development Plan
P126 State the benefits of being perceived as a person of good character
Q129 Describe the future, including personal and career potential
R132 Access key local resources
MY
A.1 Identify occupational interests, aptitudes and abilities.
A.2 Relate interests, aptitudes and abilities to appropriate occupations.
A.4 Develop a career path for a selected occupation.
A.5 Select an immediate job goal.
A.6 Describe the conditions and specifications of the job goal.
F.33 Base decisions on values and goals.
F.34 Identify process of decision-making.
H.77 Demonstrate ability to self-evaluate and develop a continuous improvement (career development) plan.
(Level 3):
J102 Participate in assessments and utilize results.
11 L112 Establish long-and short-term goals
L11 N121 Develop and implement a Personal Development Plan
Q128 Develop a career or educational plan which reflects personal goals, interests & skills
MY
B.9 Develop a letter of application.
B.11 Complete application forms.
E.28 Deliver presentations to a group.
G.38 Evaluate a career plan to determine appropriate postsecondary educational options.
G.54 Set and prioritize goals and establish a timeline for achieving them.
Project Summary
Students will research colleges, select a target school, then create a project that demonstrates the steps they will take to gain admission into that particular college or university. This project will include a college admissions essay, sample college application, and 1 minute elevator speech.
Supporting Documents
Project Overview Final
College Research Worksheet
Elevator Pitch Rubric
Mock College Application