2006-06-27 11:42:52 · 8 answers · asked by mathura529@sbcglobal.net 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Do you have a specific topic? If so, make sure you get all the point covered and tell them what they ask you.
If it's an open ended question, then you're lucky! Make sure you tell them how you're different from the thousands of other kids that are applying. What makes you special? What do you do in the community and how will you excel at the school? Don't try to sound like someone else - be yourself
Good luck!
2006-06-27 11:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dagi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, the age-old question. Assuming the topic is open ended (write about someone who was important to you; write about your favorite book, etc) make sure you pick something about which you have something to say. It doesn't matter what you write about, or largely even what you say. The admissions folks will be looking for two things in your essay: can you compose a complete thought, and a little bit of insight into your personality. This means that if you have to strain for examples or words to round out your idea, it's probably a bad choice.
2006-06-27 12:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by aaron_mucciolo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to read this article on college admission essays: http://www.mba-profile.com/admission_essays.php, and write about experiences from your life. Avoid using other people’s life experiences. Start with a basic outline, as suggested by the article, you will find writing an admissions essay to be enjoyable if you give yourself enough time.
Good luck!
2006-07-05 12:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by Darren S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causes of root-rot of sweet potato crops and effective mitigation procedures.
Or,
How the confluence of scientific paradigms of the Nebular Hypothesis have demonstrated that the Planetesimals Hypothesis is moribund.
Or,
Why Easter always falls on the first Sunday, after the second Monday, after the first full Moon, after the Vernal Equinox.
Or,
Why Supermarkets promulgate incorrect grammar on express line signage. Example: "20 items or less" instead of, "Fewer than twenty items."
Or,
Some advantages of using a red jelly-worm with green dots over a green jelly-worm with red dots whilst bass fishing.
Or,
How to supply Tiffany's & Co., New York City with Racoon penis jewelery.
2006-06-27 11:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wrote my college entry essay on how stupid college entry essays really are. I mentioned how it was impossible to judge a person's qualifications, specialties, and worthiness to go to a college in the (usual) allotment of 500 words. I also interwove little phrases and quotes that reflected my interests and activities in school. I assume the colleges liked it, because I got accepted to several places.
2006-06-27 11:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by funky_little_armadillo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write a brief autobiography. Then I would state my reasons for wanting to go to the particular school. And they always want to know about your extra curricular activities.
2006-06-27 11:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are your career plans and expectations and why are you choosing the college you are writting to?
2006-06-27 12:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by namazanyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your future goals
2006-06-27 13:22:07 · answer #8 · answered by darkmagician_007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋