1. What is a smart way to capture the readers' attention in a personal essay?

Use a personal story to show how you will succeed
Explain that your high school does not have enough AP classes
Describe ways to improve their college and make it fun
Show why you deserve to receive financial aid

2. Read this passage to answer the following question:

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Four-year universities are the only good option for life after high school. Everybody I know is going to a four-year school, which shows that it is the most popular choice.

There are no other ways to learn or get a good job if you don't go to a four-year school. Plus, for most people, you can just take out a few loans and pay them back when you get a job. That's what my older brother did, and it's really not that expensive.

Finally, a four-year university is the only way you can make friends or travel abroad or get great internships. Anyone who doesn't choose a four-year university is missing out.

What evidence does the author use to support his argument?

If everyone I know is going to a university, then it must be popular.
Anyone who doesn't choose a four-year university is missing out.
The author doesn't present any facts to support his argument.
My older brother only had to take out a few small loans.