30-Day Challenges

Many of you are writing or talking about how difficult it is to blog about your 30-Day Challenges, and my response (of course) is "Yes! That is good! It is supposed to be a challenge." But -- my second response is that for many of you, this is certainly the best writing you have produced all year: interesting, reflective, engaging with your audience, telling a story, doing a lot of personal examination. I am very much enjoying reading about your progress (and failures), and I think you will learn a lot about 1) the topic of your challenge, 2) writing, and 3) yourself through this project. Keep up the good work!

Also, these Challenge Writing Portfolios will be excellent writing samples to link to for your college admissions process -- so think of those future admissions officers as other potential readers.