nopig1500
Dec 19, 2008
nopig1500
Dec 18, 2008
nopig1500
Dec 17, 2008
Undergraduate / GMU essay, freshman applicant [8]
thank you. i have one question, can i say
I became a pretty good friends with them after playing there for few months.
a ptretty good friend ?
thank you. i have one question, can i say
I became a pretty good friends with them after playing there for few months.
a ptretty good friend ?
nopig1500
Dec 16, 2008
Undergraduate / GMU essay, freshman applicant [8]
All freshman applicants must submit a "Personal Statement" of 150-500 words (maximum) that highlights your leadership achievements or significant service contributions to your high school or community. Students who apply online must submit the statement online when prompted during the application process. Only students who submit paper applications may submit a statement in paper form.
Scholarship and/or Score Optional applicants must submit two total essays with their application. Each essay should be no more than one typed page. - The Admissions Committee is interested in learning more about you. Prepare an essay about yourself. The essay should discuss information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere on the application. Possible topics to include in your essay are: your ambitions and goals, a special talent or unusual interest that sets you apart from your peers, or a significant event or relationship that has influenced you during your life.
My friend once asked me, "What do you like to do the most?" It seemed like a pretty easy question, but I could not answer at that moment. However, after a significant event, I could easily find an answer to the question.
When I first came to America four years ago, I could barely speak and understand English. Because of lack of my language skill, it was hard for me to make friends and socialize with others. I needed something that I could enjoy and rely on. That's when I started playing the piano, and I became pretty good at it.
One day, I had a chance to play the piano in a big community center for seniors who were suffering from their poverty or disability. Because I was bashful and unconcerned, I did not practice or prepared for them. As expected, I made many noticeable mistakes. However, everyone cheered and encouraged me. Many people even came up to me and said "Thank you for your wonderful performance. It was fantastic!" Some even shook my hand. I was really surprised, because nobody has come and talked to me with such affection before. I became a pretty good friend with them after playing there for few months. They helped me get along with others and participate their community work. Because of their kindness, I could understand and get involved in American society. They gave me not only a confidence, but also a sense of responsibility.
Playing piano for them was not just a typical voluntary work for me. It was somewhat life changing experience, because once a shy and indifferent individual, I now became a confident and responsible man. Because I know that I can please others with my special talent, I am still playing the piano for others in a church after I moved. I can now do my work with such confidence and responsibility, and I can now answer to my friend, "I like to help and amuse others with my own little skill."
All freshman applicants must submit a "Personal Statement" of 150-500 words (maximum) that highlights your leadership achievements or significant service contributions to your high school or community. Students who apply online must submit the statement online when prompted during the application process. Only students who submit paper applications may submit a statement in paper form.
Scholarship and/or Score Optional applicants must submit two total essays with their application. Each essay should be no more than one typed page. - The Admissions Committee is interested in learning more about you. Prepare an essay about yourself. The essay should discuss information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere on the application. Possible topics to include in your essay are: your ambitions and goals, a special talent or unusual interest that sets you apart from your peers, or a significant event or relationship that has influenced you during your life.
My friend once asked me, "What do you like to do the most?" It seemed like a pretty easy question, but I could not answer at that moment. However, after a significant event, I could easily find an answer to the question.
When I first came to America four years ago, I could barely speak and understand English. Because of lack of my language skill, it was hard for me to make friends and socialize with others. I needed something that I could enjoy and rely on. That's when I started playing the piano, and I became pretty good at it.
One day, I had a chance to play the piano in a big community center for seniors who were suffering from their poverty or disability. Because I was bashful and unconcerned, I did not practice or prepared for them. As expected, I made many noticeable mistakes. However, everyone cheered and encouraged me. Many people even came up to me and said "Thank you for your wonderful performance. It was fantastic!" Some even shook my hand. I was really surprised, because nobody has come and talked to me with such affection before. I became a pretty good friend with them after playing there for few months. They helped me get along with others and participate their community work. Because of their kindness, I could understand and get involved in American society. They gave me not only a confidence, but also a sense of responsibility.
Playing piano for them was not just a typical voluntary work for me. It was somewhat life changing experience, because once a shy and indifferent individual, I now became a confident and responsible man. Because I know that I can please others with my special talent, I am still playing the piano for others in a church after I moved. I can now do my work with such confidence and responsibility, and I can now answer to my friend, "I like to help and amuse others with my own little skill."
