<p>I am stuck between two choices 1) choose someone who has had an influence on you: for this one I want to do my French teacher who I have had for the past three years. I think she is the most amazing and fascinating person. She gave a new appreciation for French and art and just life in general. As a sophomore I was apathetic in regards to French, but now as a senior, I am currently in a French course by myself with her and it is a post-ap French class. My main problem is that I don’t have one pivotal point or story, 2) I took this from the Hampshire supplemental where you have to describe a time that you were immersed in a culture or a community different from your own - for this one, I am doing going from a huge (1000+) middle school, that was very liberal in its views and policies and diverse to an All girls uniformed catholic school, with only 350 students. How I was able to learn to accept discipline without compromising my personality. I also chose a school where I did not know anyone. Also, how I met some amazing teachers there, and how very often I hold the minority view as well as being an Atheist. Sorry if this is convoluted, I’ve been writing tons of supplemental essays. Any advice would greatly be appreciated!!</p>
<p>I would pick the second one because, from what you described, the second one seems to focus more on you and how you have dealt with a difficult situation.</p>
<p>P.S. It will also tell colleges that since you can handle a transition from one school to another, you can probably also quickly adapt to college life.</p>
<p>That’s what I was thinking but colleges also want students who have good relationships with their teachers and it allows me to highlight my different interests.
The schools that I would be sending this are:
Hampshire – repetitive
Clark
Skidmore
University of Vermont</p>
<p>hmmm… I’m not familiar with any of those schools, but if any of them are small liberal arts colleges, those are the ones that would value teacher-student relationship more (so I would use the first one). If they are all large universities, then they would probably consider whether you will be able to adapt to the larger school environment.</p>
<p>Anyway, if you decide on the first essay, make sure you focus on yourself and not the teacher.</p>
<p>I like the second idea better too.</p>