<p>Hi folks, I guess the time has come.</p>
<p>I’m an ok writer, but usually from an objective perspective, not sentimental or overly descriptive essays.</p>
<p>I’ve written this essay about green building, and it’s supposed to answer the common app question about the significant influence. I think I’ve (kind of subtly) said a lot about myself (note the zealous part, and some other stuff) but most folks I’ve shown it to said I need to talk even more; I think they’re suggesting I write a sob story. The only way I think I could do that would be to talk about how I learned responsibility and derived my passion for civil engineering/architecture through working 35-40 hours a week in a construction firm to support my family’s low income, and how that intensified during twelfth grade due to the housing slump and stil maintaining a 4 GPA with AP classes. However, my guidance counselor is probably going to mention that in her rec, so I don’t want to reiterate what she’s saying. In a recent post, someone said I should start my essay with “I can demolish your house with a Caterpillar”. It’s not a finished essay, though.</p>
<p>I might need some ideas to write about. I’ll post a chances thread, and if anyone would be nice enough to take some time and help a guy out, he/she can get an idea of who I am/what I do.</p>
<p>I’m working in construction until around 11 now, and it’s been real hard for me to find time to talk to folks about college admissions etc… I just found out about questbridge, but the application is closed. I would grateful to anyone who could help a poor smart guy out. Thanks!</p>