Admissions and Scholarship Essays

Becky Villarreal, bvillarr@austincc.edu

Associate Adjunct Professor of English/Online Writing Tutor

*Click here to request tutoring assistance from Prof. Villarreal

College Admissions Essays 


If you are a current ACC student, before getting started, make an appointment with ACC Transfer Services (for help with applications, paperwork, resumes, and admissions essays). Your admissions essay needs to tell a compelling story that captures your essence and convinces the colleges that you are the candidate they have been searching for. Therefore, before you get started, read the examples and tips from the websites linked below, check out the workshops at the bottom of the page, and be inspired!

It is also imperative that your grammar and punctuation is flawless and that you avoid weak words. Click the links below for assistance:

Improving Word Choices

Omitting Weak Words 

Avoiding Passive Voice

Grammar Review

College Application Resumes

Apply Texas and the Common App

APPLICATION DEADLINES


University of Texas, Austin: March 1 (fall and summer); September 1 (spring); Texas A&M, College Station: click here

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Scholarship Opportunities and Tips

Austin Community College Scholarship Page

ACC Scholarships: Complete List

Other Scholarship Opportunities 

The personal statement the students are asked to provide allows the Foundation to learn more about the student than relying solely on GPA. We want their essays to be unique. Pay attention to the word count requirement and ensure your statement is free from mechanical errors.To this end, we strongly encourage students to work with a writing tutors or one of ACCelerator Student Support Specialists. ACC Scholarships are generally limited to 300 words (between 250-500) in which you must address the prompt: Submit an essay of 300 words or more explaining educational and career goals, and how you have effectively reached out to others for guidance. It's recommended (and required in some cases) that you obtain references and include a community involvement resume. A community involvement resume is where you can list volunteer work, involvement with clubs and organizations, and other non-employment experience. 

ACC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES


May 1 and October 1


Scholarship Thank You Letters


Financial Assistance


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Workshops and Transfer Fairs

Transfer Office Workshops: click here!

Email Prof. Villarreal at bvillarr@austincc.edu if you want to add a link to this page or if you find one that is not working.