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Scholarship Essay #1
Published on 7/24/2007
This scholarship essay question (Who has been the most influential person in your life?) is a common scholarship prompt. The example posted here is a winning scholarship submission that deals effectively and affectionately with the question. Immediately following the essay are some suggestions as to how the essay could have been improved.
Admissions Essay - Sacrifice and Family
Published on 7/2/2007
This is a before and after look at one student's attempt to discuss the value of sacrifice and the importance of family.
Scholarship essay #2
Published on 6/11/2007
This scholarship essay addresses the following question: "Choose a book or books that have affected you deeply and explain why." In this case the applicant has chosen the novel Germinal by Emile Zola. The essay is strong and well-written although not without it's flaws. Immediately following the essay are some suggestions as to how the essay could have been improved.
Admissions Essay - Leadership
Published on 4/19/2007
This student's essay addresses the topic of leadership, a common essay prompt for the college admissions essay.
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