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[immigrantpunk]

ok so anyone on here have advice on writing college essays?
i'm trying to get a head start before midterms and i'm just kinda
staring at the question blankly

(Edited 12-04-14 9:43 pm)

ok here is the question:

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.


like where do i even start with that

Comments

[viced]

It might not be a bad idea. I'm sure if I was reading your college app, that would make me consider it.

[immigrantpunk]

i can't really talk about it without talking about moving to america first
well, my america
then this america
i guess i can do both

[viced]

That's what they want, isn't it? A story, to let them know what experiences you have under your belt. I think... okay, colleges aren't looking for just grades. They want people that will be successful not just academically, but they want people who will be well-rounded enough to succeed in other ways too.

That's what you have to prove.

[immigrantpunk]

ok
i think i can do that

[viced]

Hey, there you go. And, ah, don't listen to people who tell you not to go to college. It's a hell of an investment, and one I'd encourage you to at least give a shot.

[immigrantpunk]

don't worry
i won't

[viced]

Not that I was...worried, you know, but I'd hate to see you let go of that kind of potential, you know? We need bright guys like you, if we're going to survive.

[immigrantpunk]

[If we're going to survive. No pressure there.]

uhhhh i'm sure it's not that dire

[Right? Even though he's already flustered by the compliment...]

[viced]

When you've been living here -- or in the City -- as long as I have? You start to look at the big picture. It is that dire.

[immigrantpunk]

[Well that's... something.]

thanks... i guess

[viced]

Hey, yeah. It's nothing, believe me.

[immigrantpunk]

well... i should probably get back to work