GreenEggsandSam
Dec 15, 2012
Undergraduate / Caters to various interests of students; Boston U/ Why BU is a good fit for you? [4]
Could you please give me some insight as to what to change for my college application essay? Thanks!
Prompt: In no more than 250 words, please tell us why BU is a good fit for you and what specifically has led you to apply for admission?
I have never been a picky eater. I love food. At any meal, I can be counted on to finish my plate and go for seconds. What makes food so great is its variety. However, not all food is good food. A delectable dish appeals to the different tastes, desires, and goals of the consumer. A good university should do the same. After a year of searching, Boston University is the only school that has been able to satisfy my collegiate appetite. I was enticed BU's nationally ranked biology program. With five different biology specialties, I was captivated by the school's interest in catering to the various interests of its students. Moreover, BU's renowned faculty does not simply teach. As a student, they would give me the foundation I need to continue my education with graduate studies and or the marketability to begin my career. Along with the professors, the students echo Boston University's unique aura of academic prestige. They are apt intellectuals whose competitiveness would motivate me to work to my fullest potential. Despite their competitive nature, I have experienced firsthand how welcoming and friendly are. With the city as my backyard, I would have opportunities in Boston that other schools cannot offer, such as internships at prominent laboratories. More than that, the environment at and adjacent to BU fosters diversity, culture, and community all of which are important to me. Boston University is the only school that possesses the amenities I desire and thus is the school I know I am meant to attend.
Note* I wanted to include in my concluding sentence something about how great food at BU is, but I didn't know how to incorporate it without sounding corny or stupid. Any suggestions?
Could you please give me some insight as to what to change for my college application essay? Thanks!
Prompt: In no more than 250 words, please tell us why BU is a good fit for you and what specifically has led you to apply for admission?
I have never been a picky eater. I love food. At any meal, I can be counted on to finish my plate and go for seconds. What makes food so great is its variety. However, not all food is good food. A delectable dish appeals to the different tastes, desires, and goals of the consumer. A good university should do the same. After a year of searching, Boston University is the only school that has been able to satisfy my collegiate appetite. I was enticed BU's nationally ranked biology program. With five different biology specialties, I was captivated by the school's interest in catering to the various interests of its students. Moreover, BU's renowned faculty does not simply teach. As a student, they would give me the foundation I need to continue my education with graduate studies and or the marketability to begin my career. Along with the professors, the students echo Boston University's unique aura of academic prestige. They are apt intellectuals whose competitiveness would motivate me to work to my fullest potential. Despite their competitive nature, I have experienced firsthand how welcoming and friendly are. With the city as my backyard, I would have opportunities in Boston that other schools cannot offer, such as internships at prominent laboratories. More than that, the environment at and adjacent to BU fosters diversity, culture, and community all of which are important to me. Boston University is the only school that possesses the amenities I desire and thus is the school I know I am meant to attend.
Note* I wanted to include in my concluding sentence something about how great food at BU is, but I didn't know how to incorporate it without sounding corny or stupid. Any suggestions?
