Common Application Essay Samples

Throughout this course, I was able to assess and evaluate my weaknesses and strengths in writing. This class has truly brought out my ability to write, a skill I did not believe I had. I now know what it takes to become a college-level writer. Also, at the beginning of the course I did not particularly enjoy writing. Now, however, I have a greater respect for

On July 6, 1999 a future Clemson Tiger was born, me. As the son of two Clemson alumni, it has been the overall goal of my life to attend the beloved Clemson University and follow my parents’ legacy. Experiencing football and baseball games, caressing Howard’s Rock, and making many everlasting memories has enticed me since I was a young boy. I have considered the university to be my number one choice when picking my future college since the first time I stepped foot on the campus. Knowing that I was initially not accepted into the undergraduate program urges me to prove myself and show the staff of Clemson all that I can bring to better further the reputation of the university. I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am today, but all I can do is get better and I will do whatever it takes to help guarantee my success as a student at Clemson University. I intend to live on campus to help ensure exemplary grades, attend all classes whether attendance is mandatory or optional, and lastly, I have an strong and supportive family of successful alumni to push me to be a prosperous student. My family deeply believes in a Clemson education over another because it has enabled them to be successful in the business world and obtain the high ranking positions in their companies that they possess today. Their success with their Clemson degrees inspire me to obtaining the cherished honor of a Clemson graduate and grow the highly respected reputation of a

I am writing to express my interest in the biology teaching position at Bard High School Early College (BHSEC). I am currently holding a New York City initial certification in adolescent biology education as well as a Master degree in Biology. I have experience teaching at a high school as well as a college level. I believe that my experience and qualification is a great fit for this position.

At the start of this course, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had a goal for myself to improve and learn skills that would make writing less daunting for me. I have learned so many things about my writing that I didn’t think much about before. Another goal I had was to break the cookie-cutter mold that was set upon me throughout high school. During the process of revision, I discovered many things about myself as a writer and techniques that have been effective for me in the writing process.

Before this course, my writing exceeded above an average level, but now my writing has developed a sophisticated technique. This course pushed me to include higher comprehensive words into every piece I wrote. Continuously, I would be searching the internet for synonyms of verbs, adjectives, and nouns I wanted to include in my writings. This technique forced a maturity to emerge into my writing. As a writer, my options and understanding of diverse types of writing has improved immensely. This course allowed me to discover what forms of writing I write best, and what difficulty each type brings. My writing is strong with formal pieces, like the Prairie Meadows Scholarship Essay; pieces where I am allowed to use figurative language and make

The first theatrical production I was ever involved in as a tech crew member, happened by pure accident. At the end of the school day, a group of friends whisked me away to their drama club meeting, and at the end of the week I was the only member of that group that remained. That accident was the genesis of a brand new passion. From starting off as an average stage hand to becoming a full-fledged member of the high-school tech program, I was hooked for life.

Last summer, I had the privilege to attend the Michigan Health Sciences Pre-Exposure Academy held at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and hosted by the University of Michigan Health System Office for Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI). This summer program took place on June 14 to June 27. This program provided me with exposure to the University of Michigan Medical School and other health related fields. This program gave me the chance to learn and understand better what medical classes were like and the intensity of work I needed to put in to succeed. My exposure in this summer program helped me decide the best pre-medicine course to take. It also gave me an opportunity to meet new people, many of whom shared similar interests with me, and who are still some of my best friends even to today. To conclude, the Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy helped make the most of my summer vacation, gave me an insight in my future profession, and prepared me for the rest of my high school, and my upcoming college career.

Since submitting my original application to Berkeley back in November, I organized and took a leading role in a project called the Brown Middle School Health Sciences Pilot Program, a project which has been considerably meaningful to me and my growth as an individual, learner, and leader.

The purpose of this essay is to assure the Admissions Committee that I have learned, and more importantly grown from my past collegiate experience. During my time at the University of Southern Maine, I lacked the maturity, discipline, and direction necessary to be academically successful. The unsuccessful nature of my stay at the institution was directly correlated to my inept study schedule. I plan on setting aside at least twelve to fifteen hours weekly in order to maintain an appropriate study schedule while attending Colorado State University- Global Campus.

As an undergraduate student in the early 1980s, my intense focus landed me an Auburn degree with High Honors and a foundation for a successful career as a fighter pilot and then airline pilot. In my early 20s, the driving force to achieve was only to open the door in order to become a pilot. Everything in my life revolved around flying. This tunnel vision, although fine at the time, can only be realized by someone who has lived their passion and then retired. There are so many other interesting subjects to be explored once someone hits age 50 and beyond. The pursuit for more knowledge isn’t for making more money or to have another diploma to add to the clutter that already exist of accolades through a career that spans 30 years of flying jets in peacetime and combat. It’s to contribute to the future of others.

I grew up in a religious family and supportive faith community that has helped shape me into the person I am today. I believe that attending Salve Regina will allow me to continue to grow spiritually as well as intellectually, and I embrace the feeling of family I experienced there. Providence College Serviam. Latin for “I will serve”.

The journey to becoming who I am today began with The Iraq war. We used to live close to a preschool and one day the place got hit by bombers. The blast was immense, and all I could hear was the yelling of my mother to get my newborn brother to a safe corner in the house as she went for my sister. Blasted materials were flying everywhere, right over our heads. There is nothing as frightening and painful as seeing people you lived with every day being blown to pieces and some squirming in indescribable pain. My family fled from war-torn Iraq to Lebanon, only to be uprooted again just eight years later when more fighting broke out. With a heavy heart, my mother decided to move to the United States for a fresh start. However, the promise of a safe home and a bright future was interrupted when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. As the

When I began college, my ambition was to become a doctor so I could treat and prevent the spread of illness. However, after finishing my first chemistry class I became captivated with the field of chemistry: the idea that I could start with one molecule and change it into a completely different compound fascinated me. I found myself in a predicament. On one hand, I wanted to study medicine in order to help and treat people in need, but I was far more passionate about the chemical processes and reactions. My predicament was resolved after I took my first organic chemistry course, where I was asked to write a report on the synthesis of Augmentin.

“An anonymous Chinese official from the general office of China's public security ministry has told Boxun News, a citizen journalism site sourced by anonymous users, that the recent attacks against Japanese imported vehicles during anti-Japanese demonstrations in China was actually a business strategy launched by domestic vehicle producers.

Australia has seven of the top 100 Educational Institutes in the world, It has 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions and hence, it leads among some countries like Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, ranking eighth in the Educational Institutes 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems.