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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

University of Pennsylvania essay questions

1)First experiences can be defining. Cite a first experience that you have had and explain its impact on you. ?

2)Recall an occasion when you took a risk that you now know was the right thing to do.?

3)What characteristics of Penn, and yourself, make the University a particularly good match for you? Briefly describe how you envision your first year in college. How will your presence be known on campus?

4)What is the best advice you ever received? Why? And did you follow it?

Thursday, September 4, 2008

University of Michigan essay "English 101"

Use mature professional writing skills. Avoid contractions, slang, and “you.” If you have questions, talk to your English teacher.
Avoid funny fonts, big margins, large font size, etc... We were once in school too, and we know all the tricks of the trade for making things appear longer than they really are! Work with a standard font (such as Times) and a standard size (such as 12).
Explain any abbreviations. Sure, we know the obvious ones (NHS, anyone?), but talking about the B.O.B. award that you won for participating in the F.D.R. may not make sense to someone who doesn’t go to your high school.
If making an argument, back it up with consistent facts. Have an opinion about global warming? Affirmative action? Think that capital punishment is evil? Why? Your argument should be supported by facts, not the opinions of others.
Use spell-check and proofread your essay. Look at this slightly different (from actual essays) spelling of a, um, common word – that spell-check wouldn’t flag.
“My work as a Candy Striper has really influenced me to become a nurse”
vs.
“My work as a Candy Stripper has really influenced me to become a nurse”
Didn’t catch it? Here’s a hint – there’s an extra “p” in the second sentence...
Please have at least 2 people read your essay to check for major errors. Bonus if you use people who don’t have a massively vested interest in your college education.

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University of Michigan essay "what we’re looking for"

Tell us what is unique about you. Why would you stand out among our 20,000+ applicants? Is there something different about your personal experiences? Your response should provide us with an opportunity to get to know you on a more personal level, beyond your GPA, test scores, and curriculum.
Use recent examples. It’s always best to focus on issues that occurred while you were in high school, since we’re only reviewing your high school performance when determining if you’ll be admitted. If something happened when you were younger that has significantly affected you, talk about it, but then put the focus on how this event has affected you in recent years.
Watch your tone. There’s a big difference in focusing your essay on “U of M needs me as a student because...” versus “please please please admit me!”
Don’t make excuses. If you’ve had a poor or inconsistent grade performance due to unusual or stressful circumstances, feel free to share that information with us; it can be useful. But don’t strain credibilitiy by making up false excuses. Be honest – we’ll respect that.
Be truthful, but make sure you’re comfortable with your potential audience. Students often feel compelled to share extremely personal and even traumatic experiences in their responses – health issues, death of a family member, abuse, etc. We will absolutely keep your information confidential; however, if you decide to reveal something deeply personal, be aware that a number of people will potentially be reading your essay.
Tell us why we’re great. Talk about campus programs you’ve attended. Tell us why you’re a great fit for Michigan. Remember that athletics can bea reason, but should not be the only reason you want to come to Ann Arbor!