ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors explain why the personal essay is important in the college application process. While some colleges and universities, particularly large institutions, do not require any admissions essays, most do. The personal essay demands introspection and self-knowledge; it must be both creative and analytical. Writing Workshops and follow-up activities for counselors and students. As students begin to think about the events and the people who are or have been important in their lives, it will become easier to choose the focus of their personal essay. The IN-Tech model also includes having an admissions counselor from Manhattan College advise students about the importance of this essay. For counselors who have regularly scheduled group guidance sessions, presenting the how-to of the personal essay can be done in a multiple-week approach. Because strong writing skills are so essential to academic success at CC, the people read essays very carefully.
