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dumi   
Oct 5, 2013
Writing Feedback / successful sport professionals can earn great deal money than people in other ... [3]

First, I have a admin request for you :D
You should post this essay under Writing Feedback forum. Also, it is good if you mentioned the purpose (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE etc.) in the topic so that we can align our comments more with these task related requirements.

Now about the essay; I think you need to pay attention to your essay structure.
dumi   
Oct 5, 2013
Undergraduate / ALIGNMENT with my goals not found; [TRANSFER Essay]Common App for top-tier schools [8]

I am transferring because I have discovered my academic and professional goals are not aligned with the institution where I currently study.

I intend to transfer because I've discovered my academic and professional goals aren't well aligned with the courses offered by where I'm currently studying.

- The start is slightly blunt. I'm assuming that's what you're going for, and it could be a positive thing simply because it draws attention, but adding a catchy introductory sentence might make it a bit smoother.

.... yes, I think your reason is very valid, but you can be a little more creative in presenting that idea.

While University of Kansas has a lot going for it-a big sports following, an EECS Department supported by Google, and a very warm student community-several components that I feel are key to my success in computer science are not an integral part of the school, and I seek an institution that better serves my academic and personal needs.

I feel you can start with this;
Life at my current college, the University of Kansas is incredibly interesting; all major sports, an EECS Department supported by Google and its warm student community are very appealing. However, I find my personal goals in the field of computer science cannot be achieved there as this field is not an integral part of their academic curriculum.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Writing Feedback / 'telephones rank first and television second' - what have a bigger impact in people's life? [9]

how are about my body part and the conclusion.
and can you give me an example such like this essay on definition of the question and expressing importance of the question

Hey... I missed out the point that you intended to get my feedback on body paras and conclusion... sorry about that ....so many threads and that confuse me at times :D

To begin with, thanks to the arrival of telephone, contacting people throughout the world has become feasible and convenient. Furthermore according to an authoritative report, mostly people would get attack by anxiety devoid of telephones. So the influence brought by telephones is notable and cannot be exaggerated more.

This is completely out of topic. You need to tackle the issue of comparison that telephones are better than television or vice verse. If you agree, give reasons for why agreeing and then back them with examples.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Writing Feedback / 'telephones rank first and television second' - what have a bigger impact in people's life? [9]

Sure dear :)
Ok, let's take this topic -

Do you agree that telephones are playing a more effective role than television in people's life?

With rapid technological advancement, there were many devices that became almost a part of our lives. Among them telephone and television take very prominent positions ; this is your hook - See it's relevant to your topic.

While some people believe that telephones play a more effective role in our lives than television , others do not agree with this view. ... Background - Tell your argument and why it is important to discuss this issue

However, I believe they are both equally important devices to lead our lives comfortably. ------- Opinion - Conclude the introduction with a statement that clearly expresses your opinion.

Hope this helps!
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Undergraduate / The battle of mind with seventy five other champions in Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office [5]

I was fifteen year old

I was fifteen years old.

It was a defining moment for me,forbecause in my community, travelling abroad without family is a sure sign of reaching adulthood.

.... "for " is not wrong. However, I think "because " is better :)
I like your introduction, especially the last line of it.... that's very creative :)

Reflecting on the time when my name was announced for this trip, I would be perfectly honest that my heart skipped a beat.

I still remember how my heart skipped a beat from the time when my name was announced for this trip.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Writing Feedback / Waving thoughts; Narrative Essay (Revising and correcting) [4]

Water, as plain and dull as it may seem,it has got worlds submerged deeply into the darkness. /quote]
[quote=jorgearmando18]The thoughts don't leave; my memories haven't been able to fade even after 20 years, each day they were submerging deeply in my mind, and my soul

.... I feel it good to leave out the first part;
Even after twenty years, those memories still alive fresh in my mind and each day they wander across my heart and soul.
[quote=jorgearmando18] It was one of those days in which the weather decidesdecided to be your best friend quote]
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Writing Feedback / task 1- The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land [3]

I see you follow a very good structure. Practice according the same structure for other topics. It flows very logically. :)
In the contents, try to adopt the tone of report writing. In that you need to skim the most significant and obvious observations and present them clearly, but pretty straight.

I see some good comments given by Misterwandering on that aspect . Pay attention to what he suggests :)
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Scholarship / "Honor the Family Name" - Questbridge Biographical Essay [3]

However, that dream came to a halt with his parents' decision toimmigratemigrate to the United States, and the Korean government could not trust him with a plane to fly with no family on ground.

.... I cannot really get what you mean by this second part. Had Korean government got offended over this ? or was it a Korean rule?
However, he couldn't make his dream a reality due to his parent's decision of migrating to the US...

this happened in the US or Korea? Better clear that doubt at the beginning of the paragraph. Also, your father's sacrifices part is slightly over-done and the reader feels that you are repeating the same idea. Better pay attention to that also.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Undergraduate / POWER; UVA College/What is your favorite word and why? [3]

I am aspired to do something with my life. No, it is my duty to do something exceptional with my life. I don't know whether that duty comes from a respect for my life and my parents who gave it to me or due to some sort of fear.

... "my life" is getting repeated heavily :(
I guess your word should have appeared much earlier than where it does now. You take the reader a long way to explore it. :D

Power and I have a growing relationship of sorts. We have had some minor affairs like me leading group projects or taking care of my little brother. We have not however, gotten to the next level of saving starving children or doing something as large as making multi-million dollar company. Power is my temptress. It is a vital part of my life that I need if I want to fill that sense of duty I have. That's why it's my favorite word. It is one of my corner puzzle pieces that I know is essential for me to fill this puzzle that is life.

Well... you represent leadership rather than power. And in my view, their roles are pretty different. Leader needs power, but he needs more skills than power.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Scholarship / I started to sew clothes when I was 10; Personal Statement for fashion scholarship [5]

My uniquetrait is a one of a kind combination of skills and experience.

... I really don't get the point that you try to stress here.... what is it you mean?
[quote=ruleana]When I studied Mathematics at the University of Radioelectronics I learned to think in an abstract way and usewhile employing an analytical approach. quote]

I now feel you are trying to talk about your diverse skills and exposure.... am i right? If so, you need to improve this para.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Scholarship / I started to sew clothes when I was 10; Personal Statement for fashion scholarship [5]

who is able to achieve their goals.

who is able to achieveher goals. (it should be his, if you are a male :D )

I started to sew clothes when I was 10 and never gave up making clothes since then. It's my vocation and I am really good at it. I have a deep knowledge of fabrics and sewing technologies as well as excellent drawing skills.

.... I like if you add some emotions and creativity to these sentences. Show that you are very passionate about this career and very serious about it;

I was only ten years old when I first began to sew clothes. Since then I never lost my passion for this career, instead it grew more and more as I gained experience and knowledge.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Scholarship / Who I Am? a daughter, a sister, a mother, a student and a dreamer [3]

Who I Am?

....Who am I?
I am a daughter, a sister, a mother, a student and most importantly a dreamer. ... the dreaming factor describes your ambition while others are mostly your demographics. So, I think you better have a little more emphasis on that aspect;

I am a daughter, a sister, a mother, a student and a dreamer. I am the daughter of a single mother who came to the United Stated leaving everything behind to give her children a better life. I am the oldest of four siblings. I am a single mother of a playful, energetic, and loving two year old girl. I am a student currently working on an Associate's degree and planning to transfer to a four year college. I am a dreamer who hopes that one day she could make a difference.

.... I like the way you have presented this intro ... good job :)

I was twelve years old when my parents divorced and came to the United States with my mother and my three siblings.

.... this has some small technical issue becaue it was your mom who brought you to US, and not you who brought your mom.... got my point?

Let me fix that;
I was twelve years old when my parents got divorced and my mom moved into the US with me and my three siblings.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Writing Feedback / IELTS: Should the government subsidise heavy indsustries to improve economic development? [7]

Well.... For this task you would score on your essay structure too. So, specific reasoning and examples to back them are essential components in the desired structure for this task. Your reasons are pretty strong, but I do not find any examples in specific nature. I would suggest you to read these essays that follow this structure very well. I see you have good writing skills and if you pay more attention to the essay structure you can aim for a real good score.
dumi   
Oct 4, 2013
Undergraduate / Challenges faced in a foreign land ; UCF Common App [5]

During my first year living in Miami, school was something I wasn't very comfortable with, this was mainly because the educational system in my old school was completely different to the one in my new school. For me, to be placed as a freshman in a different and unexplored setting, made my process of getting accustomed to school very difficult and unpleasant.

.... this second part is not very clear.... it's good if you specifically say what difficulties you encountered. This does not reveal much information as to what bothered you.

During my first year living in Miami, I was not at all comfortable with the my school. First, the education system and curriculum had vast differences from what my home country offered. Second, as a freshman in a total unknown setting I encountered with very unpleasant experiences.

But after knowing the various possibilities high school students have to start getting involved in college, I really wanted to improve my basic English, because language was not going to stop from what I wanted, which was to challenge myself.

.... I feel you should first talk about language problem. Then you should tell the other idea.
English was the main barrier and I was soon convinced that I had no other choice but to make all efforts to improve my English knowledge in order to survive as well as thrive in my academics.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Writing Feedback / Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because [3]

Nowadays, several languages die out every year. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.

You are almost repeating the prompt one to one. It's not good. You can borrow the idea from the prompt, but you should write the idea with your own words in your own style.

I agree with mixed of these opinions.

I agree partially with both these ideas.
You should have finished the introduction with this statement of opinion.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Writing Feedback / CHEATING IS GOOD AND BAD! (in easy words) [5]

Cheating helps people strengthen their minds with just a word , nothing else and everybody in this country has cheated at least once in his or her life even I did because no one in this world is so powerful to say that i have not cheated even once

You should have had at least two full stops here. :( The sentence is too long and it disturbs clarity of your ideas.

Because when someone trie to tell and prove at that time , he remembers all those times he did .

This is a very cofusing sentence. I do not get what uou try to tell. You need to rephrase this line once again.

cheating is just a way to help one in a case of such helplessness.

.... cheating helps a person when he or she is in a very desperate situation.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Undergraduate / Excellence is a prime weapon of a dexter person; "excellence is a habit" [4]

First, you should present your essayin a more tidy manner. Throughout the essay you begin your sentences with simple letters. It is really inconvenient for the reader to follow. This is a forum to discuss essay writing and therefore we dont like to encourage sms style writing. Pls be mindful about this fact and this is one of the reasons why you have not earned enough feedbacks.

but it can be achieved by practice, your habit and hard work.

....hard work is the most important of all. So arrange them according to priority;
...but it can be achieved by hard work, practice, dedication etc.

today she is one of the most well knownor renownd female singers.

dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Undergraduate / Challenges faced in a foreign land ; UCF Common App [5]

From being a confident girl living in her hometown to become a foreigner was an idea that completely terrified me.

The transition from a confident girl in her known territory to a foreigner in a place where she had no clue about, had me completely terrified at the thought.

At the first years of puberty, most girls are busy thinking about school and talking with their girlfriends, while instead, I was preparing to say goodbye to my best friends and start wondering how my future would be like in the U.S, because I knew it wasn't going to be easy.

When other girls were interested in forming bubbly friendships with peers, I had to prepare myself to say goodbye to all my best friends and start a new life in the US, where everything sounded alien to me.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Scholarship / The day that I never forget; Questbridge Significant Experience [3]

I come from a large family and I have many cousins who I am very close with.

I have a very large extended family and I am very close with many of my cousins.

Her older brother, my cousin, had committed suicide sometime during the night

Her older brother, who is also my cousin, had committed suicide the previous night.

I can remember feeling numb and I was in shock, none of it felt real. I didn't want to believe her and I almost didn't believe her, but I knew it was true.

You try to be too descriptive here which finally results in lots of repetition of ideas. Skim what is important and make it shorter.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Writing Feedback / Some parents have many obvious similarities and differences; Compare and contrast essay [4]

We always think that for a happy marriage, two people must share many similarities. My parents have been married for twenty years and they have a happy marriage.

... "marriage" , "married" words get repeated :(
My parents have been married for twenty years and they have led a happy wedded life.

Their differences in appearance, personality, andway of living somehow worked well together.

.... what do you mean by "way of living"? A married couple cannot have a great difference in their way of living. For example, an American way of living is different to the Indian way of living. But inside the same house, when husband and wife have different ways of living, then I doubt whether that marriage could survive by any means.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Scholarship / My father's gamling had our family split; Questbridge Scholarship Biographical Essay [5]

As I got older, I realized that my father had a gambling problem and it resulted in my family losing a large amount of our family's income.

As I grew older, I understood that my father's gambling activities were the reason that resulted in losing a large amount of our family income.

We lived minutes from the local casino and my father spent every night there blowing our money away on some flashing lights and false "ka-ching" noises.

At the local casino, just a few meters away from home, my father had spent every night blowing our money away.... I feel you don't have to be too descriptive here.

Eventually, my mother couldn't handle his late nightsat the casino and my father moved out and into a motel.

... .... there's a little bit of repetition;
Eventually, without being able bear his behavior anymore, my mother decided to separate from him.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Writing Feedback / IELTS TASK 2: Control Over use of Water by Government [3]

Firstly, fresh water has to be used with care owing to itsless availability.

"scarcity" is a more appropriate key word to express "less availability"

For example, in countries like India where there is shortage of water, people from the upper strata misuse the fresh water for sake of pools and other water related sports.

... I doubt "strata" is the best word to use there... You mean the people of upper class misuse water for their recreational activities. Isn't it?

Overall, you write very well. Good ideas, sentences, vocabulary and essay structure too. Wish you good luck with IELTS!
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Graduate / GPA's a not good indicator of my intellectual capacity; Low GPA /Grad school App [3]

Do not over look me as a candidate for graduate school admissions due to my low GPA.

Well.... I feel you need to apply a different tone here. You have a low GPA which is a concern for the grad school and now you are in the position of justifying the reasons for your eligibility. The decision is in their hand and you now need to explain things more tactfully while respecting their concerns.

This sentence sounds like an instruction given to them by you. I feel you need to tone it down.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Graduate / 'What is a physician assistant?'; CASPA / Motivation to be a physician assistant [2]

First, what's the prompt? Is this your SOP? It's always good to mention the prompt or the purpose so that others can provide you with more relevant feedbacks.

My first experience with a physician assistant occurred during the summer before my second year of college...

This is all nicely written, but I feel it's a bit too detailed. It's not the detailed account of what happened that they would be interested in. It's the main reasons why you got interested in this field. That's what matter for the admission panel.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Letters / Position of Valuation Officer; Letter of motivation on job application of World Bank [2]

Okkkkkkk.... Whatever you have written, it's nicely presented. However, I find it is kind of list of your credentials and past experiences, but no where your motivation of applying for this gets reflected. You don't say why you want to apply for this position, what you aim at achieving, what your short term and long term goals. I think they are important facts that should be included here.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Undergraduate / I tend to ignore problems by dancing; personal quality / Common App [5]

Even when times were tough, my childhood spirit never diesdied .

.... why you specified it as "childhood spirit" ? I don't get your idea :(

Even when times were tough, my childhood spirit never dies. With all the problems going on in my life, I tend to ignore it by dancing. It was sort of my "getaway" from all the troubles I had. To me, dancing was something I can express myself in.

Thanks to dancing, even when times were tough, I was able to keep my spirit alive. For me, dancing was my "getaway" from all troubles, hardships that came my way and something I could truly express myself.

I am a wholecompletely different person once the music starts to play.

.... I feel you should have done away with this sentence because the previous sentence implies the same idea . This sounds like repetitive.
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Undergraduate / "I want my tears back"; UVA supplement -Music that challenged,unsettled,surprised you? [2]

Stay awake! Keep mind clear! Aren'tDon't you want to be a mathematician? Learn it now! Now!"

Stay awake! Get mind clear! Don't you want to be a mathematician? Do it now! Now!
Very interesting and I read it in full and enjoyed reading. I like your interpretation... That's quite smart I would say. I feel you've done a very good job.

Good Luck too!
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Graduate / Physical Therapy School Personal Statement: Goals in pursuit of physical therapy [3]

Pursuing a degree in physical therapy always seemed to be an unreachable goal I set as junior in high school, but as I write this statement, I realize that the pursuit is only the beginning.

This is a tricky sentence for me.... You start something that has a little negativity... Why weren't you confident about it ? Were you not interested in the field? These are the questions suddenly pop up in the reader's head as they read this statement.

Michael Jordan once said, "I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to reach their goals through hard work and persevere with a positive attitude".

I like if you started with this line and then show how your interest got nurtured in this field. That's my view !
dumi   
Oct 3, 2013
Undergraduate / "I tie my last knot," -Quilting: 150 Extracurricular Essay [3]

Slowly opening my eyes, I mentally cheer myself upon seeing the beautiful hand- made quilt I had been working on for months.

Slowly opening my eyes, I immerse in the pleasure of admiring the beautiful hand-made quilt that took my time and soul for months.

After my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, I started _______, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization which makes and donates quilts to cancer patients.

Is this the reason you got into quilting or you were doing it before too? That point is not very clear.

I tie my last knot, hoping that this time, each stitch and block will be perfect. Slowly opening my eyes, I mentally cheer myself upon seeing the beautiful hand- made quilt I had been working on for months. After my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, I started _______, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization which makes and donates quilts to cancer patients. Since day one, quilting has challenged my perseverance:

These 3 sentences do not have a very good connection between each other. They seem to be independent from one another and that disturbs your flow.
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Scholarship / My mom went abroad to make a better future for me; QUESTBRIDGE biographical essay ! [3]

I still remember saying goodbye to my mom at the airport all of those years ago. As a 9-year old I barely understood what was going on, my mom was leaving to another country and I was staying behind. My grandma tried to explain that my mother was leaving so that we could have a better future, 9-year old me pretended to understand.

.... I feel you should have talked about how you felt that moment;
I still remember that trying moment saying goodbye to my mom at the airport. I was nine years old and couldn't understand the reason why she was leaving me to another country. However, I kept pretending that I did understand whenever my grandma said my mom went abroad because she wanted to make a better future for me.
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Writing Feedback / ielts; examination of education system should be emphasised and implemented in each country [3]

School is a field of acquiring knowledge by applying some crucial methods such as testing and examining system.

School is not a field, but an institution that focuses on felicitating educational needs. You need to rephrase this line.

There are many reasons of which i am going to mention in the statement.

This is not necessary. It' better you conclude the introduction by stating your opinion.
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Writing Feedback / IETLS TASK 1; CHARTS on results of a survey of adult education [7]

Hi
First, I request you to have a meaningful topic for your essay when you open a new thread. That will help you earn more feedbacks too,

The pie chart illustrates the opinions of various people about how tuition fees show be divided among society's member.

... this sentence you need to rephrase. This has grammar issues at the end and also does not convey the idea properly,
The pie chart illustrates the opinions of people as to how the cost of course fee should be shared among the taxpayers, employers and individuals.
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Undergraduate / I personally love the metro life; Boston Univeristy supp [2]

As a denizen of eastern Massachusetts, I personally love the metro life that Boston can offer me:

As a denizen of eastern Masschusetts, my inclination is more towards metro life that Boston could offer.

Boston University itself also seems like a perfect fit for my self.

Though few, the interactions I had with Boston convinced me it is the best fit for me. ...now talk about the features of Boston U that appeals you .

I like if you spoke about your future goals and how Boston U can help you achieve them.
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Writing Feedback / People naturally resist making changes in their lives.What kind of problems can this cause [4]

People hardly ever interested in changing their lives.

... I think it is not fair to make such generalization. In the contrary, people look forward to change. For example, when we eat from the same restaurant for a while, then we would want to change the restaurant and try a new place. So, it is not fair to say everybody dislikes change. It depends on the individual.

It is their naturalnature to avoid any potential unexpected problems that could be happenedhappen if they changedchange their life style.

But in my opinion, I strongly believe changes are virtually inevitable and resistingit would solelyonly make the problems even worse.There are two main reasons to support my idea .

.... stop with expressing your opinion.
You need to pay attention to grammar and vocabulary. Be careful when you use synonyms as they may look alike, but used in very different places. You have very good ideas :)
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Scholarship / Math, Science,Social studies,Computer,Computer -SUBJECTS- excel or have excelled in. [6]

In my elementary years, I recall being the primaryfirst student to always complete the multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division quiz sheets and perform very well on all of them.

.... sounds a bit too detailed . It gives an effect that you try to boast ... I think you should not leave room for the reader to get that feeling as it might work for your disadvantage.

In the elementary school, I was always the first to complete mathematical puzzles.
By the way, What's your prompt? I can provide you with more meaningful comments if I see it :)
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Scholarship / I am going to be a successful,; Scholarship essay on Goals. [3]

My inspiration has come from my mother, who has persevered through struggle to become the accomplished woman she is today

My mother is my inspiration and role model. It is her perseverance that helped her win all the hardships and become the woman who she is today.

My inspiration has come from my mother, who has persevered through struggle to become the accomplished woman she is today. Like her, I want to "give back" to the community in indirect, but important ways.

.... you do not talk about what your mom achieved.... I mean her position, credentials etc. Without knowing that information, this sounds incomplete.
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Writing Feedback / TOEFL - Should we tell the truth always to our friends? [5]

i studied the rule of forum that we should not put any repetitive topic
earlier than me,someone else had put essay with the name "telling the truth" , i read that thread but it was closed because i wanted to
put my essay to be reviewd there, anyway, hopefully moderators consider some solutions for these situations that what should we react.

We are happy that you read the forum rules to be educated in view of taking the full use of this site. We expect you to have a meaningful topic for your essay and why we insist that is to enable you to earn more effective feedbacks :)

Hi Pahan
Sorry for that..yep....this is the full title:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship.

...
dumi   
Oct 2, 2013
Writing Feedback / IELTS:It has been reported that several minority languages become extinct each year. [5]

:D .... here I am :)

holding that it can reduce the barriers between people from different cultures and people .

.
holding what? ...
holding the opinion that it can reduce the barriers between people in terms of linguistic and cultural differences.

Admittedly, the reduction in the number of languages may bring the world closer, which will result in the assimilation of different cultures. Still, based on the fact alone, the statement remains challenged when more aspects are taken into consideration.

This should not be treated as a separate paragraph. You need to tell what those aspects are and support your argument with an example.

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