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piggie   
Dec 26, 2010
Undergraduate / "dynamic and diverse student body" - Northwestern - "WHY US" essay [2]

What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified?

There's lots to work on, any content issues I should fix?
Pleaseeee have a look, this is my first post :P
To fit all the reasons why Northwestern is my dream university into an essay would be deemed impossible. However, there are prominent unique qualities that bolster Northwestern above any other university.

At Northwestern, a dynamic and diverse student body is formed by leaders of the future from all over the globe. In addition to this accumulation of greatness, Northwestern provides students with great attributes such as the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, where I would be able to maneuver and pursue my interests to truly find my destined path and become a fruitful contributor to society. With its campus located near the city of Chicago, it provides students with the best of both worlds; an intimate college experience united with the bustling commotion of a large city. Having lived in Toronto and Los Angeles and smaller cities such as Portland, I have never been able to taste this luxury simultaneously. As an individual who has pushed for cultural exchange between different countries in the world, there is no doubt that Northwestern is the place to make a collective impact.

When residing near the shores of Lake Ontario in the cities of Toronto and Kingston, I always heard of the other great lakes, such as Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and last but not least, Lake Michigan. These lakes combine to form the largest body of fresh water in the world, comparable to the student-faculty relationships at NU. With the collaboration of more than 2900 outstanding faculty members and its student body, Northwestern has been deemed as one of the most productive research universities in the world. After living in the countries of Canada, the United States, Mexico and China, I have concluded to devote my future exclusively in America, just like Lake Michigan is the only lake situated entirely in the US. Hiring only professors with years of experience and high aptitude levels, I have no need to doubt the quality of the education offered by Northwestern but should rather anticipate the spark and vast knowledge waiting to be acquired.

Parting away from the academic aspects of NU, life away from the classroom is exquisite. With events such as the Dance Marathon which raised almost a million dollars last year and NCDC, I hope to utilize these advantages and transfer my volunteering experience to the communities of Evanston and Chicago. Moreover, GESI has caught my attention and adequately represents my passion to make a global impact, especially in third-world countries. I truly look forward to be an asset to the community surrounding Northwestern and beyond.

The qualities demonstrated at Northwestern are extensive and are all ones I can't wait to be a part of. With educational opportunities able to jumpstart any career, an amazing community, Northwestern entices me. I dream of walking along the third coast of the United States in my Wildcat shirt, knowing that I couldn't be more proud of my attire that day.
piggie   
Dec 26, 2010
Undergraduate / "my bond with History" - Cornell Supplement for CAS [3]

Hey Chetan,
thank you for replying to my thread.
I'm going to switch things up a bit.
I think your essay is great!
I love the short sentence with "my bond with history."
Very catchy. :)
I think some things you can improve on is to maybe talk about Cornell just a little more,
and maybe your first sentence should be,
"The first bond I ever formed with anyone was with my mother."
A little more direct and to the point :)
Good luck with Cornell!
piggie   
Dec 26, 2010
Undergraduate / "a student suitable for a large university" - BU supplement. Too offensive? [4]

Given what you know about Boston University, what do you hope to accomplish as an undergraduate here? Please respond in an essay of no more than 500 words.

My sister said it was too offensive, and I'm willing to re-write.
But honestly, I sort of like it.

My first year at Boston University, I want to accomplish the horror of gaining the famous freshman 15.
My second year at Boston University, I hope to accomplish the satisfaction of laughing at how young the freshman look during matriculation.
My third year at Boston University, I would like to accomplish pulling an all-nighter and then failing my exam the next day.
My final year at Boston University I need to accomplish the necessity to be hypnotized by an R-rated hypnotist, Frank Santos.
Just kidding.
I've always viewed myself as a student suitable for a large university, striving to meet as many great minds as I can. Boston gives me the impression of a well-balanced city, incorporated with the benefits of a big city, and the enhanced components of a university town. Recalling my friend's sister telling me about Boston University, she mentioned that Boston University is Boston's University. At one of the largest private universities in the United States, I can only imagine the number of striking individuals I would be able to associate myself with. Many teachers at school call me a "social butterfly", and I can only hope to achieve such a nickname in university.

With more than 500 student organizations to enjoy, I'm sure many cater to my interests. As I enjoy being involved in student council and providing the student body with entertainment, I would like to become a part of the CAS student government at BU. To write love on her arms, an organization I support with all my heart appears in a similar form with the "Hug don't hate" movement. If possible, I would hug every single person at BU, no joke. Furthermore, my love for being dynamic and diverse will only broaden at the prospect of the 75 study abroad programs provided by Boston University.

Not only do I plan to be involved with extracurriculars, I would like to strive academically. Although the academic competition is extreme, I hope to graduate with honors at the School of Management, and be an asset to my class. Let's just reach for the stars and say that I would like to eliminate procrastination with studying.

In addition, after moving from Canada to Portland where the Ducks and Beavers (college football)are ubiquitous, I have never missed the sport of hockey more. I always used to see hockey as violent, gory, and dangerous. Then, I came to Oregon; to watch guys tackle each other over an oval ball over and over again, asked if I wanted to buy a cup of Coor's Light for $ 15, and fall asleep during the University of Oregon and Oregon State University civil war. On the other hand, Hockey never fails to entertain me, and as the most popular sport at Boston University, I want to be the one at the front row, screaming at the top of my lungs at the 6th national championship, "GO BU!"
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