1bassoon Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hey folks! My dd16 has been assigned to write a "sample" college essay - but, sadly, we don't have any college applications on hand to get an idea of what those would be. Anyone shoot me an idea of two for a starter sentence? Or an actual essay question or two? Help! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 See whether this will help - not exactly a starter sentence but you might find something of value imbedded here - http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 You can choose one of those given or "topic of choice". HTH, Brenda Personal Essay Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one of the options listed below. Please indicate your topic by checking the appropriate box. This personal essay helps us become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. p 1 Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. p 2 Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. p 3 Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence. p 4 Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence. p 5 A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you. p 6 Topic of your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 These are from our applications so far: 24. In the space provided, please provide a brief essay (200-350 words) choosing one of the following topics: a. "My generation is more (or less) responsible than my parent's generation." b. "The world is a better (or worse) place because of the computer chip." c. "The arts are a necessity, like food and water, for true civilization." d. A discussion of your educational and career goals or significant personal experiences. Honors College Writing Sample Please submit an essay of at least 600 words on one of the following topics: 1. "The global environment will be the single most important issue for humankind in the 21st century." Do you agree or disagree with this assertion? In your opinion or from personal experience, do individual actions make a difference? 2. Please describe a work of art you have experienced that deeply impressed you. What features of this work of art (book, piece of music, film, painting, etc.) made it so powerful? Honors College Interests and Activities Please submit a brief paragraph answering each of the following questions: 1. What are your principal areas of academic interest? What are your career goals? 2. What are your extracurricular activities in school? What are your hobbies and interests outside of school? 3. What service and leadership experience have you gained through school or community actions? pick one (limit 300-500 words) 1. At the University of Maryland, we value a diverse community. How have your life experiences and background shaped you into an individual who will enrich the University of Maryland community? 2. If you could invent one useful thing for humankind, what would it be? Describe the invention and its impact. 3. Write a question of your own and respond to it. We encourage you to be thoughtful and creative. We’d like to learn a little about your faith. Please type or copy and paste your response to the following question about your faith into the box below. Your personal statement should be at least 200 words. Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences whose mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society. How have you prepared for and how do you expect to work toward fulfilling this mission as a student at Messiah College? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Perfect! Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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