Common app essay question

College Essays
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<p>Exactly how to approach the topic- Describe an issue of local , national or interntaional importance???</p>

<p>I am actually writing about a unique reason i got interested in engineering and its kind of linked to this issue.
I wrote it in this way

  1. Narrated a small story on the reason i got interested in this issue.
  2. Described more on this issue.
  3. Described the impact of this issue on me(i.e. to work for it i deceided to become an engineer and how i want to study engineering)
  4. Proposed a solution for this issue and how i want to contribute towards solving it in the future</p>

<p>Is this a nice way to approach the topic???
If not, then how should i modify it.
Could anyone suggest a better method of approaching the topic.</p>

<p>Any feedback is appreciated.
Plzzz help…
My essay really has to be PHENOMINALL , plzzz help!!!</p>

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<p>A good essay can be a friendly, engaging tale. Structure is important, but it should be transparent. Unlike, say, a hs paper, you aren’t reviewed for form, but for what traits come through- maybe perspective, judgment, willingness to take on a challenge and how you grew from that. And more. But, it’s not about explaining- you want to aim for a balance of “show, not tell.” You do need to set the scene, but not every detail of the context needs to be stated- try to get to the heart of the matter easily, so as they quicky read, they see your point. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I think the key for this essay topic is specificity. Only if you are very specific can you bring forth a voice on an “issue.” And it probably doesn’t need to be a colossal issue, even something minor could work if you are detailed enough and can engage the reader with your style and perspective.</p>