which essay topic should I choose? - Page 2

internationalstu · 11-06-2009, 08:12 AM

I have this idea of writing the 2nd prompt essay in this way: on the day I get my report card I think about the efforts I have made for school(since elementary sch), emphasizing the hard catching up process after transferring in 10th grade?

Would this be a good idea? Well I am proud that I finally caught up, and it is one experiece it is the experience of learning, and also an academic achievement as a whole

BusyMei · 11-06-2009, 09:23 PM

Transferring in 10th grade certainly is worth emphasizing.

Some questions for brainstorming
- What made the transfer hard? School environment, social life, academic?
- Why were you behind?
- How far behind were you?
- What in particular did you do to catch up? Don't be generic by telling that you put in extra effort.

Don't emphasize "efforts I have made for school (since elementary sch)". Everyone else applying to college did similar.

internationalstu · 11-07-2009, 11:23 AM

thanks for those brainstorming ideas!!!

I have just finished my essay.
May I ask another question?
My word count exceeds the 1000 limit by 100...I feel like that everything I write is very important, however! Is it bad, are they strict on it? If yes, do you have any ideas how to cut down wisely??

BusyMei · 11-07-2009, 05:44 PM

Congrat on getting your essays done. Now you have time to edit and re-write.

CC wisdom has it that a little bit over is fine but not much. I remember reading many posts on this topic but don't remember the details.

100 words over is probably too much. I assume that is for both essays, prompt 1 and 2.

I think every essay can be cut in some way and usually for the better from the ones I have seen. Get someone else to read them. Get another opinion.

internationalstu · 11-08-2009, 01:29 PM

hmm..I know it's a daring question: would you like to take a look at them, if you have time??

BusyMei · 11-08-2009, 04:55 PM

Sure, pm me.

A few things
- It might take a few days. But if you send them over quick, I might be able to do it at half time, football fan here

- Please put the prompt on top.
- If you don't mind, let me know what colleges you are applying to and your stats. Might be able to target them better.
- Don't be stressed or upset if some re-write is needed.

Be careful what you wish for, some comments for an essay I thought had potential.
College essay on first job. Please criticise :)