...I wrote this essay for the University of New Mexico. The essay prompt asked me to describe a specific example of a time when I displayed leadership. I wrote many essays while applying for colleges. An essay centered around leadership showed up for almost every university I applied to. For this specific essay I decided to elaborate on my experience leading a Positive Action program and my time working with kindergartners. The essay had to be less than 350 words. The short length requirement was another common trend among the essays I wrote for colleges. Admissions officers read thousands of essays all addressing the same prompt. They want to see who can impress them with the least amount of words which creates a unique challenge for the student....
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...I got off the bus bored out of my mind, but I need the extra-curricular activities to apply for a scholarship to the university. I don’t have a real interest in geology but a trip to the Blanchard Springs Caverns was better than playing sports, or one of the bigger clubs and being subjected to carwashes and other such fund raising activities, not to mention having to deal with the other people in the clubs. The truth is that the geology club had very few people and very few requirements, other than going on at least one event, so it was ideal for my idea of participation. There were only a few weeks left before graduation, so this was my last chance to fulfill the club requirements, plus it was closer to our school's location than some of the other proposed trip sites so less time on a stinky bus, so overall win, win situation. There were just four of us on this trip, so really the bus seemed like overkill, but school rules would not allow the use of personal vehicles, not that I had one, but someone else’s would have been great. The teacher over us Mr. Jackson, calls us over to the sign...
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...As soon as I tell people that I am in the process of applying to Lesley University, their face immediately lights up with an encouraging smile. They then proceed to tell me an informative fact or antidote about Lesley, which only strengthens my resolve to complete my Bachelor of Science in Human Services at Lesley. A few short years ago, the idea of college was not even on my radar. Today, as I sit and reflect on my journey I feel confident in my abilities to not only be successful at Lesley, but also advance my career in the human service field. Turning thirty years old, I found myself at a crossroads both personally and professionally. My options were to continue to jump from job to job with no real opportunity for growth or I could take a risk and make a positive change in my life. A close friend and mentor encouraged me to go back to school....
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...to continue my studies at either Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland or Peking University in Beijing, China. Both universities are good and have multiple programs. I will discuss how both universities are similar, what John Hopkins University has to offer, and what makes Peking University different, which will assist me in deciding what university is best for me. To begin, I will start with the similarities between the two universities. Both of the schools are well known in their respective countries, in addition the schools also offer the medical school program. Which is one of the key things I'm looking for in college. Another thing the schools share in common is they both give very good scholarships to the students who manage to get in.One final similarity between the two schools is that they both have a positive rate of graduation, however they are different in other areas that will be discussed....
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...The mission of Liberty University’s master of education school counseling program is to help graduate students prepare to work as school counselors in any learning environment that they desire to work in whether it is elementary, middle, high school, or the college level. The other mission goals for this program is teach graduate students from a biblical perspective in order for students to apply that perspective by helping children and adolescents with their academics, career, and social development. Mission goals also require that school counseling graduate students tend to not only children’s academic needs but also their mental health as well. This mission aligns with my personal goals in a way that as a future school counselor, I want to be a positive example when working with students and not only motivate myself to become a better person but to also help motivate them as well by making the right life decisions. The way that the mission aligns with my professional goals is that I also want to help students reach their full potential by help guiding them on what next steps to take in life whether it comes to choosing classes, preparing them for college, and help preparing for their desired career field. My main goal as a school counselor is to be a helping hand to students by becoming not only a positive influence but also making them feel worthy enough to achieve who they want to be in life just as how I was prepared as a young child. The way I form effective relationships...
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...I would be a good fit for the University Scholars Program at Stony Brook University because I strive consistently throughout my educational years to do better academically. I have maintained a GPA of 4.0, and is currently taking challenging classes, such as AP Calculus BC, AP Literature and Virtual Enterprise. Five years ago, I was still an ESL student, a girl in the worst class of my grade. English was a tough barrier in the way of my road to excellent education, but I overcame that obstacle by dedicating my leisure time to studying vocabularies, grammars, and all the other components of English Language Art. I believe that the only difference between humankind and animals is the way humankind challenge themselves to solve complex problems and to turn the impossibles into possibles. So, here I am, still provocating myself to study deeper into this language of art. To many, this would have been nothing. Yet, to me, this was how I survived ‘till the end of the game....
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...Applying to college is a big deal, but finding the school that fits everything you ever dreamed of is an even bigger deal. Montclair State University is the school of my dreams and even just being considered is an honor within itself. I can foresee myself being a Red Hawk and I have for quite some time now. There are so many fantastic qualities to be found in this University that I couldn't even begin to list them and narrowing down that list to a few reasons has been very difficult. My top three reasons for wanting to attending Montclair State University would have to be the atmosphere, the filmmaking major, and how accepting the school is as a whole. I recently visited the Montclair State University campus for the first time in my life and I was completely taken back. It's so beautiful, and dare I say breathtaking. Something about it just makes the campus feel like home. So many of the students on the campus that day had nothing but good things to say about where they were. The most important thing, though, was how happy everyone seemed to...
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...My primary interest in the Fine Arts relates to singing, voice lessons and improving my vocal range. Studying at Howard University is of great interest to me because it offers a tailored music major, the Bachelor of Music with an Elective Studies in Business Jazz Voice Minor. Howard University’s unique degree program will allow me to focus on being a singer or performer, while including the business aspects of those roles. Howard University has a long and proud legacy of successful professionals in the fine arts. I have grown up within a relatively musical family and I have been influenced and impacted by music greatly. I have been singing since I was a young child. My earliest memories include me singing to my mom’s favorite artists in the...
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...Besides the university’s accredited academics, it is located in the picturesque metropolitan and historic city of Richmond, which has inspired me with its beauty, diversity, and historical background. I was originally accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University after high school graduation, however, at the time I had to decline my offer. Ever since declining my offer, I have been driven to transferring to the university after completing my Associates degree, which I will be doing come the end of the fall semester, in the hopes of obtaining a future degree from an institution I have fallen in love...
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...I have learned a lot in my first year of college, academically and socially. More importantly though, I learned a lot about myself. To be more specific, I learned what values are important to me. In my first year of college I lacked, personal and intimate relationships and learning environments, a space to practice and grow into my religion, and the exposure to a student population with diversity. It was in recognizing that I was missing these things that I realized Loyola University would be a great fit for a student such as myself. Personal and meaningful relationships are very important to me. I grew up in a very close family of eight children, raised by parents who stressed the importance of having a tight familial bond. I graduated from a high school of only 36 girls, where I learned not only the benefits and importance of a small group of trusted friends and companions but the academic advantages as well. But my college experience thus far has not supplied me with the personal and meaningful relationships I so eagerly wish to have. I want to go to a school that values a small environment for it’s educational, developmental, and social benefits. A school that pushes its students to engage with each other in meaningful and powerful ways in and out of the class room. I believe that attending Loyola may supply me with this opportunity....
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...You’re a senior in high school and you have a year left to decide what you want to do with your life, but before you can do that, you should possibly begin figuring out where you would like to go to to further whatever type of education you have in mind. Though there are hundreds of different colleges you can choose from, there are only two types; Community Colleges and Universities, while both are an ideal path for a student coming out of high school, Community Colleges are comparably smaller, offer more flexibility, and are less expensive. These characteristics make them a better alternative for most students. Although Community Colleges are smaller, after graduating from High School, a smaller college might just be exactly what you’re looking...
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...There’s a girl who’s not your ordinary girl, by any means - she’s been through a lot more than you could imagine. This girl not only has faced miles of hopelessness, years of pain, and an ocean of sorrow, but also has been drowning in her own tears looking for an escape. This girl has taken on challenges with fear and fury. This girl is 17 years old, and every one of those years held a new obstacle to overcome. With her eyes full of betrayel and a heck of a fake grin, she doesn’t complain. From four elementary schools to a middle school and three high schools, she’s been through it all. She has been a “mother” to her brother, an angel to God, and a lost soul all at once. She is ambitious, outgoing, and will help anyone who needs it. She strives for the best and even what she can’t have. She wants a chance, a chance to make a difference. She has a story, one that should be heard. This girl is me. What do I have to lose? Here I am, with a mind full of thoughts, a stomach full of knots, and a pounding migraine, but that’s not going to stop me. I am Jaimee, Jaimee Koryn. Where to begin? I could write about how hard my life has been, how depressing, lifeless and overwhelming the world seems, or how many schools I’ve been to, or how many houses I’ve lived in and with how many people. Or maybe I could just tell you about how I have been betrayed by two fathers, and then my beloved mother, who overdosed and tried to commit suicide? Or, even better, I could tell you how my stepfather’s...
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...“Rain, rain go away, come again some other day.” On September 9, 2012 as I sat on the beach with my family for their annual so long to summer picnic, dark clouds rolled in and it started to rain lightly. We were at first amused at the situation, but then had to decide whether to pack up and leave or stay and make the most of the day. Some sheltered under the beach umbrellas, while others shredded their clothes and went out into the rain in their bathing suits. The situation was amusing but frustrating. We laughed and wondered how it was that they could be so wrong sometimes and then hit it on the head at other times. In a matter of one hour the dark clouds and rain moved northward and the sun was shining brilliantly. . While I watched the skies and ocean, and felt the windswept sand hit my body, it came to mind that the weather and how it affects us would be a great career choice. Since I was young, I had an interest in the weather. Every morning I would look at the weather predictions to determine how to dress, and what outdoor activities I would be able to do. I am a skateboarder, and in the summer I go to the beach frequently, so the weather does affect the planning of my day. The weather is interesting, dangerous, and can be life altering for some people. Used as an event planner for many day to day activities, for agriculture, flight planning, fishing excursions and even planning military maneuvers, the weather is an important factor in our lives. In addition...
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...University of Wisconsin- School of Medicine and Public Health Secondary Prompt: The Admissions Committee takes many factors into consideration when reviewing your application. A successful applicant is frequently one who communicates what makes them exceptional and why they will become an outstanding physician. You are invited but not required to provide additional information in this essay. Some applicants tell us about hardships and challenges that they have faced in their lives and how these experiences have helped them become caring and compassionate individuals. Other applicants use this space to emphasize a particular passion they have related to their future career in medicine. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, you may want to tell us why you are interested in the University of Wisconsin or about a special connection that you may have to our state or people who live here. Our goal is to gain insight into you as a unique applicant. You may include anything in this essay that you feel is relevant. (Limit response to 500 words.) Being a first-generation immigrant from India, and having visited...
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...system based on thinking, and thinking is showed with writing. Especially, in university, every student has to write an essay. I learned this situation when I decided to come in the US for education. Before I come to the US, I had to take a preparation course for English in Turkey. That’s why my writing history started like that spontaneously. I really don’t like to write as my personality; however, this is a necessity for enhancing the ability to write an essay. Particularly, academic writing is the most important part of the studying in university, and my earlier writing experience is related just academic writing which is some type of essay such as, process essay, cause and effect essay and compare-contrast essay. One of the types of essay that I wrote first is process essay. That was really important experience because I had never written this type of essay. A process essay explains a process by either defining it, explaining the steps for completing the process oneself or by showing how a thing works. My process topic was “Things to Do in Case of Hurricane”. I explained the processes such as before the hurricane, during the hurricane and after the hurricane. The second type of the essay that I dealt is the cause and effect essay. That was one of the useful types of the essay because everybody can learn...
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