Application Essays, for applying to colleges |
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 Sep 9 2007, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Member Posts: 101 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,352  |
so does anyone know exactly what you're suppose to write about when it comes to this application essay thing?? im not the best writer in the world
 . and what did you write yours about?
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Sep 9 2007, 04:51 PM
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 Sing to Me Group: Member Posts: 1,825 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,808 |
Well, if you're doing Common application, it's a short response plus two long answers (I think). They ask a bunch of stories about what you care about and what's important to you. If it's the college's own personal essays, than it varies. Basically, just talk about things that are important to you that will make you stand out and convey passion. Colleges like to know that you have something that you are devoted to. Your English teachers should offer to proof your essays. If they don't, always always have someone read it over. A second pair of eyes is great. Don't run on too long with too many details or be redundant. Application reviewers only spend like 10 minutes on your application. They spend a very short period of time on a long piece of information. Try to stand out with your writing by having a hook etc. This will draw the attention and make the application reviewer spend more time on your essay. |
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Sep 13 2007, 12:39 AM
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 Home is where your rump rests! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,235 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 451,969 |
What if you don't have any major dreams or aspirations that make people go WHOA WHOA WHOA? I really don't want to exaggerate during my personal statement, but I do want to get in (I think).
JF;LDSAJF;SAFJ;LDSA; apathy around college app time is NOT good for me. 
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Sep 13 2007, 05:02 PM
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Sing to Me Group: Member Posts: 1,825 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,808 |
Well, it doesn't actually have to be something that you do. It can be a learning experience that shows the colleges that you have matured and took from it in away. My friend wrote about his family member dying from cancer. My best friend wrote about how her view of suicide changed after a relative committed it. I read a beautiful essay about a violinist who wrote about her love for music changed after her fingers got mutilated. I know, it's a little morbid but those examples spring up into my mind. Except stray away from mentioning suicide to colleges. A lot of colleges (e.g., Cornell) have an undeclared "keep quiet or get out" policy about mental disorders and illness. They seriously would "ask" a student to take a leave if he/she shows signs of suicidal thoughts etc. The point of the essay isn't to pry sympathy or flaunt something at the admissions people. It's to write something you are passionate about or believe in. To write well, like telling a story, to capture their attention so they spend more time on you. Don't worry. You have weeks (if you aren't already afflicted with senioritis) to fine tune your essay. Get help from your college office, peers and English teachers. |
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Sep 13 2007, 05:59 PM
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muhfucka yo mama's a bitch Group: Banned Posts: 1,461 Joined: Feb 2007 Member No: 506,674 |
QUOTE(brownsugar @ Sep 9 2007, 06:21 AM)  They didn't give you any type of prompt? |
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Sep 17 2007, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 101 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,352 |
they only said to attatch your essay..blah blah something like that.
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Sep 19 2007, 03:26 PM
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What school are you applying to that doesn't give you a prompt?...
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