Posts by situation123

situation123

Jan 26, 2014

Essays / EE application - supplementary questions, additional information to share with the school. [4]

I think it is a good idea to write about how your previous research has influenced you on what you currently think about the field. What areas interest you. What you like doing and researching in the lab. Talk about your vision if you haven't already. You should explore what the professor you want is currently researching and draw parallels on how you might help if you haven't already. Your grammar is not strong, as mentioned by the previous commenter, so I suggest having knowledgable friends proofread it for you before submitting.

Hope this helps, and thanks for commenting on my essay.

situation123

Jan 22, 2014

Undergraduate / USC application essay - How will you benefit society? [3]

Hey guys, I'm having trouble with this essay. It may seem fake and unoriginal to some. Tell me what you think!

How do you plan to use your engineering degree to benefit society? (250 word limit)

Well, an engineering degree can only do so much if the necessary skills behind it are lacking. But with the proper knowledge and skills honed during my time at USC, I would be able to find suitable employment and design innovative software for various fields including energy, security, healthcare, and business. I am still undecided exactly segment of society I will enter with a degree in computer science, but the business I enter will surely benefit from my excellent programs by saving time as well as generating profit and revenue. A contributing factor for the Target security breach and the flawed Obamacare website was unskilled programming. With proper skills, I plan to deliver reliable products so that resources are not wasted trying to correct faulty programs. One of the most valuable assets people have is time. By designing faster and more accurate software, I can save other people's precious time so they can move on the other tasks sooner.

I also like helping people with various problems they may be having, and with this degree I will be able to help tutoring people computer who have the drive and desire to program but are experiencing financial difficulties by providing free online tutorial videos on various programs and algorithms.