One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest vs. King Park Psych Center

Please use the following links to research the history of Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_Park_Psychiatric_Center

http://abandonednyc.com/2014/06/17/kings-park-psychiatric-centers-building-93/

http://kingsparkmovie.com/

http://opacity.us/site3_kings_park_psychiatric_center.htm

Once you are done, write a two paragraph response that compares/contrast the real-life Kings Park with the fictional "cuckoo's nest."

It will be collected.

A New Beginning

By the end of class today, I would like everyone to create a new introduction to their essay.  So, work on your college essay as we have done the past few days, but by the end of the period I want you to hand in your first page again.

This first page will look like it did yesterday, but I want you to write a different lead paragraph.  Open your word document and leave it as is, don't delete anything, but add on a lead paragraph that begins your essay in a totally different way.  Do this paragraph in italics, so we can compare the beginnings.

Everyone hand in your first page at the end of the period.

College Essay Tips of The Day

TIP #1
Avoid the filthy five beginnings – One Day…,
                                                    When I was…,
                                                    My _______is….,
                                                    Last year, last month, etc…, A date,
                                                    Throughout history, Throughout mankind

TIP #2
TYPES of LEADS:


a) Starting in the Middle of a Scene – action right away
b) Starting at the End
c) Leisurely Lead - Descriptive
d) Straight Dialogue from the event you’re retelling
e) Backstory Lead – explain the situation
f)  Brief anecdote/analogy

Real Essays From Real Students

Please click the link below to read "Essays that Worked"


http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/apply/essays-that-worked/

Don't Be Bland

This Newsweek article is from an admissions officer in California. He suggest ways to "show the person behind the test scores."



http://www.newsweek.com/id/46420

The College Essay Question

Today, we will be talking as a group at the very beginning of class.  Then, you will search for real essay questions from real colleges that you want to attend - for real!

As you search online for college essay questions, have a look at some other essay questionsfrom around the country:

Describe a work of art that has had a profound impact on you and the way you look at the world. (UMASS)

Please complete a one-page personal statement and submit it with your application. (James Madison University)

How would you describe yourself as a human being? What quality do you like best in yourself and what do you like least? What quality would you most like to see flourish and which would you like to see wither? (Bates College)

Describe the most challenging obstacle you have had to overcome; discuss its impact and tell what you have learned from the experience. (Guilford College)

To learn to think is to learn to question. Discuss a matter you once thought you knew ‘for sure’ that you have since learned to question. ( Bryn Mawr College)

Describe any interesting experience you have had during your college admissions search. (Juniata College)

Discuss a risk that has led to a significant change (positive or negative) in your personal or intellectual life. (Simmons College)

In 100 lines or less describe any circumstances or experiences that you feel are important for us to know.
Describe your reason for applying to this college and one personal experience that made you who you are today.

Please submit a personal statement describing a significant achievement, experience, or risk and its impact on you. (University of Dayton)