College Essay
A Positive Choice
15/Oct/2011 12:07 PM
The stress is increasing and the stakes are high. Colleges say they are looking for well-rounded students, with good academics in a challenging curriculum, extracurricular activities that support their passions, and volunteer experiences in their local and global communities. In addition to taking challenging curriculums, such as IB programs, AP courses, and pre-college post-secondary programs, many students are finding other ways to enhance their high school transcripts. Some participate in summer internships, volunteer in global service projects, or travel abroad to gain experience in the world, while others do it all.
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What Should I Write About?
05/Oct/2010 07:02 AM
A typical question that I get from many clients about the college essay is “what should I write about?” The next question is “should I tell them that I have a learning disability?” Both questions are important and both are connected.
The second question is the one I always answer first. Unless you feel that your learning disability defines who you are, then the answer is “no.” Colleges are looking for what makes you tick, what your interests and passions are about, and how you will fit into their community. During the high school years, students are active in social organizations, community service, sports, and academic clubs, both in school and in the wider community. Many have traveled as part of a church or youth group, on school-sponsored trips, or with their families. One or several of these experiences could help define who the student is as a person, what he wants to pursue, how he sees the future, how he wants to fit in, or who he wants to emulate. Somewhere along the years, the student finds a passion for a subject, a hobby, or an activity. This is what colleges want to know about. Read More...
The second question is the one I always answer first. Unless you feel that your learning disability defines who you are, then the answer is “no.” Colleges are looking for what makes you tick, what your interests and passions are about, and how you will fit into their community. During the high school years, students are active in social organizations, community service, sports, and academic clubs, both in school and in the wider community. Many have traveled as part of a church or youth group, on school-sponsored trips, or with their families. One or several of these experiences could help define who the student is as a person, what he wants to pursue, how he sees the future, how he wants to fit in, or who he wants to emulate. Somewhere along the years, the student finds a passion for a subject, a hobby, or an activity. This is what colleges want to know about. Read More...