Teacher's Manual
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One University's Essay Excerpt
The essay is an important part of your application for admission and for
scholarships.
For these purposes, the University seeks information that will distinguish
you from other applicants. You may wish, therefore, to write about your
experiences, achievements, and goals. You might, for example, discuss an
important life experience and what you learned from it. You might also describe
unusual circumstances, challenges, or hardships you have faced. School
activities and experiences are also topics to discuss in your essay but they do not
need to be the focus.
Rather than listing activities, describe your level of achievement in areas
you have pursued-including employment or volunteer activities-and the personal
qualities revealed by the time and effort you have devoted to them.
Also, discuss your interest in your intended field of study. If you have a
disability, you may also include a description of its impact on your experiences,
goals, and aspirations.
The University seeks information about any exceptional achievements
such as activities, honors, awards, employment, or volunteer work that
demonstrates your motivation, achievement, leadership, and commitment.
Make sure your essay is neatly typed, is well written, and does not contain
grammatical errors or misspelled words.
