National Achievement Semi-Finalist Essay

Massmomm
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:37:32 +0000

Really, this is Standard Application Essay #1. You’re going to be asked this question at various points throughout your life (future applications, entry level job interviews, etc.) so it’s a good idea to think about your personal story now.

My daughter just used some of what she’s writing on the Common App for her NMSF essay. She wrote about an experience she’d had at summer camp and how it caused her to realize something about herself that was important. It wasn’t earth-shattering, just focused, personal and well-written.

I think they just want to see that you have insight and can communicate it in writing. Unless you really screw up in some spectacular way, you’re in as a finalist.