I just don't know where to begin.
2006-10-13 10:13:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Admissions committees want to know what you're passionate about. and what is so special about you. What do you love? Why are you passionate about this particular thing? Why are you different from everyone else? What is that difference? How has this difference taught you something? Or, what experience have you had that really taught you something?
(If you did some volunteer work in an area you'd like to pursue as a career, that could be great place to start. If you are a first-generation American, that could be a good topic too. Maybe you're from Ohio, and unlike all of your friends who want to go to school locally, you want to go to school in New York. Why? That could even be a topic for you. Maybe you had a friend that dropped out of high school, and now she works in a dead-end job. What did her experience teach you? Why was it an important lesson or motivator for you? Perhaps you participated in an activity in high school that was really important to you. Why was it important? What did you learn?)
Bottom line: Show the admissions committee what makes you interesting, what important life-lessons you have learned, and what YOU would bring to the college, NOT just what THEY can do for you.
Make sure your essay is thoughtfully composed and well-written. Go through several drafts, and revise, revise, revise.
2006-10-13 12:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe start off talking about an event that shaped your life...Gatorgrad is correct - spelling & grammar are extremely important, one mistake can cause the admissions committee to stop reading your essay and immediately place it in the "round file."
2006-10-13 10:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can break it down by percentage: it depends on the person. If someone has top-notch grades and scores and extracurriculars, than the essay is mainly confirmation that they write well (or, if it sounds too much like they got help, that they're capable of doing so on their own). For someone who's more on the bubble, subjective factors are going to come into play more strongly. Of course, knowing the difference between "they're" and "there" doesn't hurt no matter who you are.
2016-05-21 23:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Lori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grammar and spelling. Then worry about selling yourself. Tell them about what you have done and your accomplishments, what all you are involved in and the results that came from the activities...also if something didn't work out the way you thought, tell them what you learned from the experience. Just be honest!!!
2006-10-13 10:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by gatorgrad99_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your help around the house. You take care of your siblings and love animals. You do community service and you do very well in school. Your gpa ____ and your on the honor roll (if you are). You have fun by doing sports and your involved with your school.
2006-10-13 10:20:32 · answer #5 · answered by shewolf2899 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it personal, but stick to the topic. Be sure to use good grammar, spelling, punctuation, and keep it within the character limit (don't make it too long).
2006-10-13 11:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Heather P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them about your goals and how that particular school that you have chosen has all the qualifications you have been looking for to assisting you to accomplish your goals.
2006-10-13 10:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by gil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋