Valedictorians at the Gate by Becky Munsterer Sabky
Author:Becky Munsterer Sabky [Sabky, Becky Munsterer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
An essay about winning a school debate tournament isnât specific enough. An essay about being nervous before a school debate tournament isnât specific enough. But an essay about using oneâs debate skills to single-handedly challenge the superintendent to allow a local Vietnamese food truck driver to park (and serve) on school grounds might just make the grade.
The topic doesnât have to be lofty. In the case above, the debating student had quite a story to tell. But Iâve read essays about much simpler topics. âRealizations from Changing My Daily Morning Seat on the A-Trainâ works just as well.
4.â â â Make sure your main point is an admissions officerâs main takeaway.
Behind the scenes, admissions officers summarize essays for committee members who donât have time to read them. When I read essays, Iâd summarize with a sentence, followed by an overall single-word judgment. For example:
Juan spends free time at animal shelter and is passionate about local spaying/neuter programs. Good.
Maverickâs broken leg taught him patience during football season. Okay.
Abbie produces her own at-home cooking show (with one thousand web subscribers) specializing in soups. Well done.
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