Applications essay assistance - how to start?

How can I start this question for an application essay
What steps will you take to stay motivated and maintain your academic success while pursing your degree at the Art Institute of California?

let me try to give you suggestion : the first step : you might need to brainstorm your idea and then try to write your idea starting by introduction - body paragraph then conclusion.

Hi, Kukymonzta,

Here are questions to ask yourself that I think will help you with this essay:

How are you going to avoid burn-out if you are a student there? What do you do now to keep going, even when things are tough? Are you motivated by a goal you want to reach really, really badly? Are you absolutely passionate about art? Talk about it!

How can the Art Institute be sure that you aren't going to give up the first time you're rejected or make a bad grade? Maybe you could talk about how you've recovered from rejections/disappointments in the past. Maybe you could talk about how you persevere, no matter what - because you know you're going to make it if you do. Have you ever sought out the help of a tutor/coach if you needed extra help? Talk about how you are not afraid to do that at their institute if necessary. I personally think that recognizing that you need help and arranging for it are signs of maturity, not weakness. You could take this approach if appropriate.

How do you structure your work-life balance? Give them examples to show how you will devote time to work and study. Show how you are serious about this commitment.

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