College Application Essay: Handout 2 of 2
•	Write a 1st draft of your college application essay (handwritten only).
•	300 words minimum; see the rubric on Quia for more information about how the essay will be graded; include the question or prompt you use.
•	If your college does not require an essay, respond to one of the following prompts (these kinds of prompts are often found on scholarship applications).
o	What are the qualities of a good leader? Use examples from your personal experiences to illustrate your particular leadership style. 
o	Describe how your education at _______________ would support the attainment of your personal and/or professional goals.
o	If you had a second chance — the opportunity to do something over and do it differently — what would you choose to do over and what changes would you make?

College Application Essay: Handout 2 of 2
•	Write a 1st draft of your college application essay (handwritten only).
•	300 words minimum; see the rubric on Quia for more information about how the essay will be graded; include the question or prompt you use.
•	If your college does not require an essay, respond to one of the following prompts.
o	What are the qualities of a good leader? Use examples from your personal experiences to illustrate your particular leadership style. 
o	Describe how your education at _______________ would support the attainment of your personal and/or professional goals.
o	If you had a second chance — the opportunity to do something over and do it differently — what would you choose to do over and what changes would you make?

College Application Essay: Handout 2 of 2
•	Write a 1st draft of your college application essay.
•	300 words minimum; see the rubric on Quia for more information about how the essay will be graded; include the question or prompt you use.
•	If your college does not require an essay, respond to one of the following prompts.
o	What are the qualities of a good leader? Use examples from your personal experiences to illustrate your particular leadership style. 
o	Describe how your education at _______________ would support the attainment of your personal and/or professional goals.
o	If you had a second chance — the opportunity to do something over and do it differently — what would you choose to do over and what changes would you make?