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  • The New SAT
  • College Application Essay Exemplars
  • Putting Aside Differences

    Putting Aside Differences

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  • Concrete Wilderness

    Concrete Wilderness

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  • Exchange Student

    Exchange Student

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  • Supplement

    Supplement

    Five questions and their answers.

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  • Eulogy

    Eulogy

    Written for herself as if she had lived a long life.

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  • Persevere

    Persevere

    Great way to talk about yourself in a different way. Opening sentence is key.

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  • "Describe a character in fiction, an historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence."

    "Describe a character in fiction, an historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence."

    Unique, specialized, and beautifully written.

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  • Cornell Supplemental

    Cornell Supplemental

    Know what your school wants to hear!

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  • Common Application: Rock Climbing

    Common Application: Rock Climbing

    A nice, unified essay.

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  • Eight AMAZINGLY Good Essays

    Eight AMAZINGLY Good Essays

    "Be Bop Redemption" is a favorite. There is also one from the point of view of the student's computer.

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  • Supplemental: Why I Chose This Major

    Supplemental: Why I Chose This Major

    If the college asks for a supplemental or extra essay...write it.

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  • Humble

    Humble

    It says a great deal even if it is not as proactive as I would like.

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  • Short

    Short

    An essay addressing adversity.

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  • Influence

    Influence

    Simple and more focused on another person than I would recommend, this is still a well written and effective essay.

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  • FIRE

    FIRE

    This is a simple, concise example of how to say a great deal about who you are in the context of one simple question.

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  • Wolf

    Wolf

    This is an excellent example of a narrative that shows off the student's writing ability and their varied interests.

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  • Bad Essays

    Bad Essays

    These are really bad. Do not write like this.

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New Paltz High School: 130 S.Putt Corners Rd, New Paltz, NY
Mailing Address: 196 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561

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845-256-4100

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845-256-4109

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