Field Guide 02
The Story Bank Workbook
A 20-page guided workbook for finding specific, revealing personal stories before choosing an essay prompt.
- Eight story-finding exercises
- Story scoring grid
- 2026-27 prompt matching
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Ascend Ivy Field Guides
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Field Guide 02
A 20-page guided workbook for finding specific, revealing personal stories before choosing an essay prompt.
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Field Guide 03
A 20-page system for Why Us, community, activity, identity, curiosity, contribution, challenge, and short-answer prompts.
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A 21-page printable control system for college lists, deadlines, recommendations, aid, essays, submissions, portals, and decisions.
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