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Okay… so I’m applying to take a college course this summer, and i want to do a Japanese language one, but i’m stuck on the application essays.. normally i’m not bad at essays but i don’t really know what a college application essay is supposed to be like, and the fact that they have to be short makes it even harder. i’m pretty good at english and writing TECHNICALLY, but when it comes down to it the substance is kind of lacking any real interest..
these are the questions i have to answer:
Why do you want to study at the University of Chicago this summer? You can discuss the particular program or courses you chose as well as other aspects of summer study at UChicago.What is something people should know about you that they couldn’t find out by looking at your transcripts or resume?
Please be open, honest, and direct in your responses. Let us know something about who you really are and what you care about. This is your chance to show who you are beyond your grades.
so what i’m wondering is how do i start them out? college application essays are not like ‘normal’ essays, are they? i’m so new to life ;-;
each one has to be about 200 words a piece.Its essentially 50% self reflection 50% telling them about why you want to do the course.
Think about why you want to go on this summer course.
If its something like I want to learn Japanese then break it down further.
Why do you want to learn Japanese, anime, no dramas, j dramas, you want to marry a japanese guy, a challenge, become a translator…
Identify a target something you want to do and then say how you will get there, e.g. taking this summer course will allow me to reach my goal by etc.etc.
Link together your wants desires, etc. to their course, explain how their course will help you achieve etc.
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