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Essay and Personal Statement

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Writing your college essay and personal statement may feel overwhelming and you may not know where to start. There are lots of free resources to help students write great statements and essays. Some key elements to getting started are brainstorming ideas and writing them down. Make sure you start with a rough draft, review, revise/edit, reflect on what it says about you, revise again, edit, get feedback on your writing (peers and/or teachers) and write your final draft (always edit and reread before submitting).

More Resources:

8 Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay – CollegeBoard

Students Speak: How I Conquered the Application Essay – CollegeBoard

Sample College Application Essay 1 and Essay 2 – CollegeBoard

Writing a personal statement– College Essay Guy

Writing supplemental essays– College Essay Guy

Common App Essay Prompts– College Essay Advisors

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November 18, 2024

Wellness, Culture, and Safety Inventory

Dear Parents and Guardians:  We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate our children. Ongoing feedback is important as we strive to maintain a positive school culture where students thrive and succeed.  In order to learn more about the climate within St. Vrain Valley Schools, every […]

November 6, 2024

A heartfelt thank you to our community

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]

October 15, 2024

Save the Date: Celebrate our Outstanding Students, Teachers, and Staff

You are invited to join us at one of our many upcoming events celebrating the talents, achievements, hard work, and accomplishments of our outstanding students, and the teachers and staff who support their continued success. In addition to many school-specific events, including athletic games, community nights, and school performances, there are many ways for our […]

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