From 100 Successful College Application Essays, 3rd Edition

Questions to Consider:
1. Who is the author of this article? On what basis may he be
considered a credible source for advice on how to write a
college admissions essay?

2. What does Mr. Hargadon assert is the purpose of the college

application essay?

3. Mr. Hargadon offers six pieces of advice to the college

essay writer. What are they?

Which of these tips resonates most strongly with you?

BONUS: What does limn mean? Can you use it in a sentence?

Can you use it in a sentence in your college admissions essay?