College essays require eloquent language and developed thoughts. I have spent a very long time on college essays and I am eloquented-out. Please bear with me as I speak incorrectly (and rant) for the rest of this post...
I like to write, I really do. But I don't like having to explain every aspect of my being. "When did you first realize you were growing up?" There are a lot of moments I realized I was growing up, but my memory fails to inform me of their chronological order. Am I cheating if I tell the admissions people about the 2nd time? There goes my future, I guess.
Another favorite: "Why do you want to go here?" Following the guidelines of trusty College Board, I know not to list the extra-curricular opportunities or how many students are my potential bridesmaids. Readers: any ideas as to how to go about this without creating a laundry list? I went with an "explorer on an expedition to find my passion" concept but am not confident with it yet.
I must say, though, the fact I am struggling and cannot decide what to write about proves the validity of these questions. I'm not condoning making high scholars stress, but these colleges know what they're doing. College is about thinking in different ways, so you have a large repertoire of ways to think when you enter the big, bad world. They're just starting early with the admissions process.
So to College Essay Readers out there: you have made my life complicated but are making me think, and for that I thank you. Also, please admit me!!! (I will send you a muffin basket.)
 |
| If Elle can get into college then gosh darn it, so can I! |
