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dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Undergraduate / Facing the unknown is difficult; How Never Fear Change applies to me! [6]

Your writing is very impressive. It has a very good flow and I only wish you improve this line to keep up with the rest (nothing wrong with it, but it is slightly lower compared to the presentation of other sentences). Also, your prompt is focused on "Change" and I wish if you had more emphasis on that when you explained Paria Canyon experience. The reader gets that idea in a bit lower degree and he mostly feels that you are talking about facing a challenge. This is my personal view and overall, I think you've done a good job. Good Luck!
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Task 2 : Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children [8]

Will try to improve further. Thanks for your patience in helping me to get required standard writing for IELTS

Well.... please don't feel sorry or bad. I didn't make any complain above and was just trying to help you with understanding the structure because I felt you haven't got it right. Hope it is now clear to you. It is my pleasure to help you improve your writing and also help you reach a good band at IELTS. Keep practicing your essays here and whenever I see them, I give my comments in view of helping your writing :)
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Task 2 : Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children [8]

Nowadays, it is common to see increasing number of children often affected by various diseases especially obesity whereas, generally old-age people seems have such diseases previously. In this essay, we will explore the significant causes for obesity among young children and the possible measures to prevent it.

Well, I think I suggested you a structure for this introduction and it seems you haven't got it clearly. That structure helps you impress the reader about your writing and also it helps you earn marks. So, let's give a try to structure your intro as it suggests;

Today, the numbers of obese children are growing alarmingly . ... hook
In earlier generations, obesity had been an issue among the elderly people, and not among the children. ...(Background part 1 - Definition of the question)
However, obesity is highly prevalent among children and there are various reasons that lead to this problem... ...(Background part 2 - Importance of the question)
In my view, a proper nutrient diet and adequate physical exercises are the best solutions that can arrest this situation. .... your personal view
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Scholarship / Europe is the most popular place among the students! [15]

Well, this sentence is pretty weak in delivering its idea in an understandable manner. It's too very long and not properly organized. The reader cannot figure out what you are talking about. Write simple sentences having one idea per one sentence. That's the best way handle writing initially :)
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Undergraduate / My mother always spoke to me about her childhood ; Long/Short term goals/Hispanic heritage [4]

My mother has always spoken to me ofabout her childhood, from roaming the streets of her hometown in Mexico to picking every field imaginable throughout the many countries of the United States.

.... this sentence is too long and therefore your idea does not flow well. Better have couple of sentences to say this idea.

Like many Hispanics in the late nineteenth century my mother andhermother's family received their U.S. citizenship by agreeing to work on farmer's fields

Like many other people with Hispanic origins in the nineteenth century, my mother's family too was granted US citizenship after they agreed to work on farmlands.

All the stories my mother has told me, have made me appreciate her and my Hispanic heritage even more.

The stories that my mom used to tell us about their humble beginnings in the US were very inspiring to me.
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Undergraduate / My place or environment - Tumbler come to life - Common App [5]

It is a way to escape from what might be a stressful inside the house

.... I feel you should improve this sentence.
It is a way of escaping from stressed daily routine. .... just a suggestion.

and people crossing the border.

... do you mean people crossing yellow lines?

In the car seat I am able to do what I enjoy.

... I don't see much gravity in this idea. What can you do to enjoy just being in a car? You need to explain, otherwise it does not carry much weight.
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Scholarship / CENTRAL TO IDENTITY: Why I Love My City [3]

Well.... I think your essay needs more alignment with what your prompt expects. It should describe your identity well. In other words it should tell what it is that makes you. This one talks about the city you grew up, but that is not what they expect. Whatever you tell, it should revolve around yourself and tell them what is central to your identity.
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Undergraduate / Scripps College - Why Scripps? - Graffiti Wall [4]

When I first heard about Scripps College, I immediately dismissed it for being an all-women school

.... I like the way you begin your answer, this is different from what others begin their answers :D

Scripps exceeded my expectations and showed me the true worth of a women's college, notably greater leadership opportunities and a supportive environment.

Add a few more things to elaborate on how they facilitate greater leadership opportunities.It's an important point. They want to know that you have understood Scripps's strengths and how those features can help you achieve your goals.
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS task 1 General Training : Letter to landlord [7]

You should tell the reason for writing the letter in the first paragraph (introductory para) itself.

.... yes, it is important to tell the reason why you are writing the letter in the intro.

As per the agreement, myself along with my wife supposed to move in by next month 1st onwards. I am afraid I will not be able to occupy the flat as I had agreed.

Unfortunately, during my vacation to my native last week in India, I had met with an accident, which causes a severe injury in my back bone. Doctor advised me to be in bed rest for at least next two months from now. Due to my physical condition, I have made necessary arrangements in my office to purse my work from home.

These should be in one paragraph. You explain the problem - you signed up and agreed to move in next months, but now that you have a problem.

Unfortunately, during my vacation to my native last week in India,

.... I don't understand what you are trying to say here :(
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Undergraduate / Michelangelo's Last Judgment; UVA - Work that unsettled me [3]

Michelangelo's Last Judgment, a masterpiece that is one of the most, unsettling and thought provoking things I have ever laid eyes on.

Michelangelo's masterpiece work, the Last Judgment, is the one that I experience the most unsettling and thought provoking feelings as I set eyes on it.

I hope to discover and develop my passions, wherever they might take me.

I feel you should tackle the "unsettled" part a bit more specifically.... how did it unsettle your mind? what way?
I think it is more about expressing your passion through your works, isn't it?
dumi   
Jan 13, 2014
Undergraduate / "I am a debater." (Communities Essay) - University of Michigan Essay #1 [4]

am afraid that you write too much about debating itself, and not enough about the community. This looks more like "your extracurricular activity" essay, than "the community one".

Good intro but you definitely need to centre it around the community aspect of the club.

I too agree with both Shilay and Kristoria. You present your ideas very well in your essay, but it seems like your focus is not on the community but it is on that activity of debating. You need to address the community aspect more seriously. As Shilay explains you should talk about how that community impact your life, what your place in it, how you contribution is valued by your community, what you gain out of being a member there etc. You can touch on your enthusiasm of being a member of debating team, but you need to have more emphasis on your team, and not debating. Align your answer more with the prompt!

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dumi   
Jan 12, 2014
Scholarship / Learning SPANISH; Subjects in which you excel [3]

Also, always remember that a good essay should possess these three elements: unity, coherence , and emphasis.

This is very good advice :) You should pay attention to what niesaysi say here.

Different cultures manifested in the history of the human race interested me at a very young age.

Great sentence!

However, cultural studies did not appeal to me until I entered the Spanish program at Indian Creek Middle School.

This sentence is contradicting what you said in your earlier sentence. Remove one of them.

Please visit several essays posted by your co- EFmembers. Read them. Definitely, you can get more ideas on how to write an essay:)

I think this is a good idea - Your essay needs lots of improvement in terms of its contents and structure. First read what others have written to get an idea as to how you should answer this question. Then re-write the essay and post it here. We would help you improve it :)
dumi   
Jan 12, 2014
Grammar, Usage / Grammatical errors in this sentence [15]

Yes, you should have told us the purpose of this writing this line.

Color is a part of all of our lives.

Colors play an important role in our lives.

Each color conceals a story.

Each color depicts a story. or Each color reveals a story.

WhithoutWithout colors life could be so boring and planeplain.

Without colors the life would be so boring and plain.

Just white and black. You can also express yourself through color.

.... I think you better remove that sentence as it disturbs your flow.
Through colors, one can express himself.
dumi   
Jan 12, 2014
Writing Feedback / You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business.Which could you prefer ? [6]

A house is one of the basic needs of any animal.So obviously i will prefer buying a home rather than starting a business.

This is your introduction and it is better you introduce the topic to the reader. You need to assume that the reader has no idea about what the topic is. Here you have not made any reference to the choice you've got to made - Do you want to buy a house or a start a business.

Firstly,iI don't need to depend on others.

... This is a bad mistake when you do in essay writing. You may lose marks on such errors (avoid sms language in essays)
First, I do not like to depend on others.

If i dont' have a house i have to rent a house and i need to pay for it each and every month.

Well, this is not really going well with your reason of depending on others. This has more to do with waste of money.
dumi   
Jan 12, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Essay: Old people health care. Is it the responsibility of the family or government [7]

The 'age old' question of whose responsibility are the poor old people who have no source of income and elderly who cannot take of themselves.

.... this sentence has several issues - First and most important one is that you do not deliver your idea clearly. Clarity is the most important aspect of writing. Second it has grammar errors. Write simple short sentences limiting one idea per sentence.

Some section of people suggest

Some section of people suggests
Some sections suggest
dumi   
Jan 12, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS - Children should be brought up under strict rules of behavior or not? [5]

Well, you say you couldn't exceed the band score of 6.5 and wonder why. Yes, you seem to be having good writing skills and you deserve a better score. My advice is to pay attention to the essay structure that can help you earn marks. The structure should include all the features that are necessary for scoring as well as help you manage time efficiently.
dumi   
Jan 11, 2014
Undergraduate / No child can survive on their own without their parents;childhood into adulthood [2]

No child can afford to buy themselves things or go places on their own

No child can afford buying things they want or go to places on their own.

No child can survive on their own without their parents. No child can afford to buy themselves things or go places on their own. However, there is a point in most everyone's lives when they realize they need to work for their own possessions. This thinking signifies the imminent transition from childhood to adulthood.

... well, this is exactly what they want you to tell them. So, I think these lines do not tell them anything special about you, but just general stuff. My feeling is that you should handle your word count more efficiently and make use of every word you are allowed to answer the prompt through which they would know you better.
dumi   
Jan 10, 2014
Undergraduate / Research, CMB/BME, Diversity (Why UofM?) - University of Michigan Essay #2 [4]

Also, these lines are jarring; u go to an abrupt stop from a cruise 'we have yet to unlock all of its secrets. I intend to.' You can instead write, 'much is still unknown. I intend to unlock its secrets.' or something like it.

I agree with twinkinstar. Also when you begin with "while we know so much about it" it better correspond to " yet there's so much more to explore" or "yet it is a small fraction of what we still don't know"

When I hear the name "University of Michigan", one word comes to mind:research "Research".

.... capitalize because it need more emphasis.

Replace this, ' It seems as if I'm always hearing about some new advancement or information that came ' with 'There is always some new innovation or advancement of knowledge'. Ur line makes others think that you are awed to hear about it but still skeptic.

.... yes, express this idea more directly.

During the Summer of 2013, I joined the Shakkotai lab at the University of Michigan. Shakkotai focused on Spinocerebellar Ataxias, neurodegenerative diseases that affects one's movement. I am currently looking at the gene expression of the ITPR1 receptor of Purkinje Cells and how it changes throughout the lifetime of mice models. I continue working there in an effort to publish a paper.
UofM is lauded as a top spender for university research: an achievement that reflects the desire to create a better world through a more thorough understanding of our environment and ourselves. I, too, share in that wish -- to be able to make the world a better place. In attending UofM, I hope to continue researching at this top-notch institution, for the benefit of humanity as a whole -- with our efforts combined, no disease is incurable, no problem too difficult.

I feel you should combine both these paras, they both focus on UofM's research capabilities.

As an aspiring neurosurgeon, I want to unlock the secrets of life

... I prefer the word "reveal" to "unlock" .... You generally reveal secrets

Remove this line 'Diversity is important to me in both my academic and student lives.' Its unnecessary.

... Yes, it sounds irrelevant at this point. If you want to talk about this aspect, then you should have said it before you come to the point -

How would that curriculum support your interests?

. You should have talked about this aspect much earlier in this response to answer-

Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School

Wish you good luck!
dumi   
Jan 9, 2014
Writing Feedback / Toefl: The characteristic of best friend that you prefer the most. [4]

"No man is an island". This is the proverb meaning that everyone can not definitely live without others. This is the reason why people have to have friends. There are completely dissimilar types of peers. Apparently, different persons need different friends' characteristics. From my perspective, the most personality of my best friends that I value highly is credibility.

This is a very good introduction except for the last line. I think you can present that idea much better :)
In my view, it is the credibility that I value most in my friends.

Let's try to imagine that we are betrayed by our best friend.

First tell the reason and then support it with an example;
There is no purpose of having friends who would betray you when you need them the most.
Now support this idea with an example.
dumi   
Jan 9, 2014
Research Papers / REALITY TV AND ITS EFFECTS ON SOCIETY - Research Paper [4]

Most of these commercials consistedconsists of new reality shows

... better keep it in present tense.

There are some shows that are not all about the drama and or sex appeal.

.... this implies that dramas are vulgar.... is that what you want to mean?

And these are only a few of them.

... sounds too verbose.... better remove this line.
I feel you need to organize your ideas in a more logical manner. That helps you to arrange a better flow for this paper.
dumi   
Jan 9, 2014
Writing Feedback / SAT essay - TELEVISION [5]

Therefore, to have a positive, the owner should use it wisely.

This sounds a bit too abrupt. There is not word count issue and therefore you can have a nice longer sentence that deliver your idea more clearly :D

Most of the objects are created to have a useful usage, but sometimes we are the ones who create negative consequence

Many technologically advance devices have been invented with an objective of offering more convenient and efficient solutions to the mankind. However, it is the user sometimes misuse or overuse them and face with negative consequences.
dumi   
Jan 9, 2014
Graduate / CULTURAL DIVERSITY; Boston University (BU) [3]

First, it is not clear what your prompt (or the question) expect from you because you have not included it in the essay. Do it next time when you open a new thread so that we can provide you with more meaningful feedbacks.

One of the main reasons that brought me to apply to BU was perhaps the rich cultural diverse atmosphere it provides,

One of the main reasons that encouraged me to apply to BU is its rich diverse culture.
Is this about cultural diversity?
dumi   
Jan 9, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS: more and more young people go oversea for further studies. Some people think it [4]

studyingoversea has become a topic of frequent discussion

.... It should be "overseas" which means across the ocean and it generally refers to countries other than home country. This is the most common usage and I am not heard of "oversea".

Some people think that going abroad for education brings many benefits, while others holddifferent views.

.... tell others view it as a negative trend. It is part of your topic and don't miss out important points in your prompt when introducing the background of your topic.

Enhancing language ability is the primary benefit for youngster to study overseas .

First, indicate that you are going to talk about the positives of this phenomenon. Then tell the reason.
dumi   
Jan 8, 2014
Writing Feedback / ielts task2-it is beneficial to enlighten young people to be good parents in school. [7]

To be a good parent is significant for our family and society.

.... This sentence is pretty weak as an idea. May be you have not expressed it properly. Better re-phrase.

This raises an arguable issue whether it is beneficial to enlighten young people to be good parents in school.

.... This is a good sentence.

In my opinion, it is negative as it is not only the school cannot pay focus on individual properly but also the parenting has more benefit for young people to learn how to be good parents.

This one is too very long and has several issues regarding clarity :( ....Make a simple statement that expresses your opinion clearly.

On one hand, it is not a good idea to teach youth to be good parents in school due to the concentrations beyond on every student.

.... what do you mean by "concentrations beyond on every student"?
You need to pay more attention to clarity of your sentences.
dumi   
Jan 8, 2014
Undergraduate / Why Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering? contribute to national development [3]

It was a scene from back then when I was in 10th grade.

Are you talking about the scene at the exhibition or something else? Not very clear :( You are starting a new para and therefore it should be a new idea.

Seeing all of this made me realize that Indonesia is still struggling to produce its own vehicle and airplane.

This exhibition made me realize that Indonesia is still struggling to produce its own vehicles and airplane. ... well airplane is also a type of a vehicle :D
dumi   
Jan 8, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS essay-Modern children are suffering from the diseases like obesity. Causes&solutions [8]

You write very well and I don't see a reason for you to worry about this task. I think you are now ready to take it up :) What you should now do is read essays with similar topics (you find many here) to pick up points. That would help you a lot at the exam. Also, when you practice you should do it with time. Stick to your format (you follow the best one ) when you practice.

I wish you become a contributor here. You can help others with your experience and knowledge. Let me know if you are interested.
dumi   
Jan 8, 2014
Writing Feedback / Ielts essay. Violent crime among teenagers [3]

Don't worry too much about it. If you find it is hard to come up with a good hook, just leave that out and start with the background part. There you can get lots of help from the prompt and it is only a matter of rephrasing it. But l have seen that lots of students go out of topic when they rephrase the prompt. Take the idea what your prompt suggests and do not go out of topic. In the background you should introduce the topic in its original sense and present it to the reader to feel that it is an important issue to discuss.
dumi   
Jan 8, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS essay-Modern children are suffering from the diseases like obesity. Causes&solutions [8]

As the proverb says, "Health is wealth", one who has good health is said to have the wealth for his/her lifetime. Nowadays, even children are suffering from pervasive diseases like obesity at their early stages of life. There are many causes for it and it is high-time that we work on the preventive measures to avoid them.

Your topic is focused on;

Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to be meant for adults only.

In you introduction, there is no reference to this aspect - children today suffer from the diseases that ,in older generations, were considered as adult diseases.

You write very well ... you can easily go for a good score :)
Good Luck!
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Undergraduate / American Muslim - Rutgers Diversity [6]

I decided to actively attend of the Islamic Center of Morris County.

After attending these events, I realized how important it is an American Muslim to help out those in need...

Ok, what did you learn from this experience? What were the insights those events provided you with?

Overall, it's a good essay that answers the question pretty well. Just a few ways to make it sound better:

Agree with ramzee... Overall, it is a good response, but you have potential to polish if further.
Wish you good luck with your application!
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Writing Feedback / GRE ; Free university education to every student who cannot afford it [2]

Good educational background is believed to provide a person with better occupationalcareer opportunitiesopportunity.

Thus, a country where people are given chances to access academic institutions is investing in a prolific long-term business which will eventually have positive impacts on its whole society.

Therefore, a country that provides its people the opportunities of accessing university education, makes a prolific long-term investment which would benefit its economy and society with many positive results.
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Undergraduate / Comics; UIUC - interest or experience [6]

. I waited for my daily dose of joy and wonder- from its comic section

....How about this one?
I waited for my daily dose of fun,laughter and joy from its comic section.

However, it began to mean more that.

However, as time passed, it became more and more meaningful to me.
This is a very impressive piece of writing. I think you have answered the prompt very well :)
Good luck with your application!
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS-Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths [3]

in many parts of the world,

.... you should not forget the basics even during practice sessions. Start sentences with Capital letters! :D

in many parts of the world, there is now greater equality between women and men.

In many countries, men and women enjoy equal levels of freedom.

However, there are many professions that can be done by males than females due to it is required great strengths and physical stamina, and therefore I agree with the statement.

... here you have grammar errors.
However, there are certain professions that require particular strengths and capabilities and therefore they would be best suited with a particular gender.
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Writing Feedback / Sports and social activities - 'both are important for student while in colleges and in the future' [3]

Well, you've written a very good essay and you display excellent writing skills. Pahan's suggestion is to provide you with an overall approach with regard to the essay structure. I think your essay had followed it efficiently. :)

A few mistakes I found;

as well as provide ana chance

Second, sports and social activities enhance student's ability to manage itshis or her time better as well as provide an chance for student to reduce stress

...'it" is used for animals.
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Writing Feedback / Ielts. Problems and solution of ageing populations. [5]

Nowadays, people have lived longer than ever before.

Nowadays, people live longer than ever before.

Although this tendency is a definitely positive phenomenon, it brings certain devastating outcomes to the population and society as a whole.

Although this tendency looks positive in terms of the progress we have made in healthcare sector, it can also pose some serious issues to our society.

To tackle these issues, people must enhance the labour market to elders, and find extra places for living in the future.

Before this it is good to mention (very very briefly since this is your introduction) what those issues are.
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Task2: Teacher's responsibility in Student Upbringing [4]

yes, you could have had a better alignment with your topic and the prompt is not directed at the role of teachers and parents play in making children responsible citizens in society. It is purely about the teachers' role - are they responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and what is wrong so that they can behave well or they are solely responsible for students' academic performance. I think you've gone off track there :(

Thanks for you elaborated comments, so essay got deviated and became off topic. I think it needs lot of practice. Btw, any specific improvement areas that I need to work on. Once again thank you so much for reviewing my essay.

Spend a little more time to get the main idea of your topic. With practice you'll be fine :)
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Writing Feedback / Toefl: The reasons that people visit museums. [5]

Since the beginning of human civilization, there were several valuable historical objects were established throughout world history.

This is not a good hook. It does not deliver a clear idea to the reader. :( Better re-phrase this line.

Since the beginning of human civilization, there were several valuable historical objects were established throughout world history. The best way that people can get into our past effectively is visiting the museums. Therefore, many people prefer to go to museums for some specific reasons provided here.

Your introduction has several issues. First, it does not introduce your topic adequately. It does not mention anything about people who travel to new places which is one of the key aspects of your prompt.
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Undergraduate / Muslim pray to Jesus. I have chosen to study in the United States - Essey [2]

I have a few admin requests for you - First, you should have a meaningful title in the subject field when you open a new thread. It is a forum rule and it also helps you earn more feedbacks. Also, it is always better to include your prompt with the essay. Without having any idea about the prompt or the question, it is difficult for us to comment on what you've written.
dumi   
Jan 7, 2014
Undergraduate / 'When I was eight, I found my safe haven' Playing Volleyball; Columbia - Single Activity [4]

Well, I think you have not answered the prompt well.... You keep telling about your passion about volleyball, but nothing is convincingly said about how it became such relieving experience for you. I think you need to improve this answer.

Also, I have an admin request for you - You should have a meaningful title for your essays when you open new threads (this titled is attended by us). It helps you also to earn more comments :)
dumi   
Jan 6, 2014
Writing Feedback / Better to be underrated by people or to be overrated by them? [4]

All of us have been underrated and overrated by others sometimes.

.... You need to present your hook with more punch;
All of us have either been underrated or overrated by other people at some point in life.
Being overrated makes weus feel uncomfortable and nervous, but it is better than being underrated for two reasons.

First, we can have more opportunities such as having a good job, or be chosen to participate in a tournament.

... Well .... this sounds like a very narrow reason. It is better you talk about deeper and more obvious reasons like, being overrated would help you be better motivated and on the other hand being underrated would affect your confidence negatively

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