The college admissions essay can be classified broadly as a single genre because the purpose (to get into college) and the audience (the college admissions board) are the same for every author, no matter what institution he or she is Continue reading →

College admission essays are something that nearly every college student is familiar with.  Whether it’s describing a personal struggle or highlighting a moment of leadership, colleges use these essays to ultimately decide if a student would be a good fit Continue reading →

The college admission essay is a daunting task that most seniors have to face. It is the final attempt for students to put in that extra effort that might land them into their dream school. For most, it is the Continue reading →

A college essay was one of the biggest conflicts for me. “College essay season” meant that I would soon be going away, hopefully, to be on my own, but it also meant having to actually write something to determined my Continue reading →

In reflection of our discussion today, the college admissions essay is a genre that requires the writer to analyze his or her audience deeply. It is important to know what the goal of the piece is, which is not only Continue reading →

The college admissions essay may be one of the most intimidating things for students when applying to college. The main goal of the student is to sell themselves, convince the university that they are unique, and the perfect fit for Continue reading →

A college admissions essay is exactly that, a medium for the the applying student to utilize while applying for the school of their choice. However, it is more than simply a demonstration of the student’s writing capabilities, it is a Continue reading →

Kerry Dirk defines the location of an essay as “among the situational elements that lead to expected genres and to adaptations of those genres in particular situations,” (Dirk 255). Location was definitely a factor while I wrote my college admission Continue reading →

As I reflect on the process of writing my college application essays, I vividly remember the many emotions I felt – fear, anxiousness, confusion. These essays were particularly nerve wracking because they were a genre I was not quite familiar Continue reading →

In ” Navigating Genres”, Kerry Dirk goes into great detail about the importance of genres when it comes to writing and explaining how understanding genres and your audience is vital to getting you message across. Each genre is unique in Continue reading →