Actuarial Science: why your selected degree programme? Scholarship Essay Help.

I wish to apply as an undergraduate at University of Kent for BSc.Actuarial Science.
And I'm supposed to write an essay on topic "Why have you chosen your selected degree programme; why have you applied to the University of Kent; and how do you see your degree at Kent preparing you for your life after graduation".

A few of my queries :
1. What format should I follow?
Can I simply start with my introduction or ''Why have you chosen your selected degree programme?"
Write a paragraph, then ''why have you applied to the University of Kent?'' at the beginning?

2. Am I allowed to add my interest, activities, qualities etc..?
Because 750-1000 words seem alot with out the above mentioned.

3. A few tip son how to make my essay eye-catching.

4.''How do you see your degree at Kent preparing you for your life after graduation?''

Thank you in advance..

1. Maybe you can have an introductory paragraph & thesis statement that addresses all those points then at least a paragraph on each and a conclusion to tie it all together in a nice flow

2. Yes, I think so. After all, is this "programme" at Kent not an interest of yours? Are the activities you have participated in not key elements that have helped develop those qualities of yours that led to your interest in Kent?

3. I think anything that comes from that amazing moment of inspiration will be eye-catching. If an idea, even a really wacky one, starts to tug at your attention (you don't necessarily have to focus on the topic, it may come to you as you are eating breakfast and wondering why your dog finds sniffing shoes so fascinating), then go with that! See where it takes you.

If you want more traditional, exact lists of "eye-catching" essays then it would be really helpful to search "eye-catching essays," "attention catching essays," and so forth in google. It works quite well.

4. Are you asking me that question or do you want me to answer it for you? I assume you want help with how you should approach that. Well, first off, what do you plan to do after you graduate from Kent? Think of your life with and without your experience/degree at Kent. What benefits can you see from going to Kent? It can be something like "Kent has its own mustard formula. Getting my degree while eating this unique mustard would prepare me for dealing with life challenges."

Thank You very much Madam.
I'm sorry if my queries seem silly to you..
The fact is according to our syllabus we are not taught about essays under writing tasks.

4. I forgot to add..'' how can I approach this question..''
After my Bsc. at Kent I was thinking of applying at Kent for my Master's as well.

This is what confuses me on how to answer this part. Should I just add ''after my bachelors degree at Kent I was hoping to apply for my Master's..'' Does that add up as a bonus..?

No, no, not at all! I'm sorry if I gave you that impression! We all have to learn and we learn by asking :-) A 1000 word essay is a big deal, it makes sense that you want to clarify everything


I was trying to be humorous with my first question when I replied to that. The internet does not convey tone and jokes very well.

If you are already enrolled at Kent, then that might make sense. If anything, though, I think you should focus on getting a Master's degree as a general after-undergrad plan. Then maybe a smiget about applying to Kent. I think because applying to school is a personal thing. You could write a great essay about what toasters mean to you but you would confuse a reader if you started casually talking about how you were thinking of buying a toaster. oO Was that a confusing explanation? Let me try to be clearer, I think I am confusing myself. Since the question asks how your Kent time will help you post-undergrad there is a lot you can talk about--you can go so far ask discuss you career plans. There is no need to focus solely on grad school. Now, as for your Master's, you can talk about how Kent will help you at grad school, not just applying to grad school. Attending and doing work is more meaningful than the application process. Basically, do this:

''after my bachelors degree at Kent I was hoping to apply forplanning to pursue my Master's..''

This is just all about having a plan for your future. Now that I am a grownup, I think I finally understand these essays. The admissions people favor the students who really feel driven, the students that have a mission in mind. What is your mission, the future you want to have?

That is the whole point... and it will make the essay fascinating. I know what is important to me, but I am curious about what is important to other people. Admissions people are the same way: they are curious about why you choose actuarial science.

So begin this essay with an intriguing sentence. End the first para by coming to the point and telling succinctly your answer to their questions.

Use the first sentence of each body para to make a point to help explain your thesis statement.

These are the anchors that give the essay its substance. If you come up with a solid thesis supported by about 7 points (which will become the 'topic sentences' that begin your seven body paragraphs), you will be ready to write about 900 words.

Tell your story! :-)

Thank you Kevin and Maria..
Kevin, I was looking forward to your comment.
I've gone through almost all your comments on other posts. Your work here will always be appreciated.

I'm almost done with my essay. Both of you have provided me with the proper motivation I needed.
I wish to post it online, to get my errors checked. What stops me is the Plagiarism Program.

Yes, I know what you mean. You can post or not post according to your situation's requirements. It is nice to talk with you about the essay even if you cannot actually post it.

I'm kinda clear with what points to add..I just have to elaborate them now.
Sine the essay is divided into three parts.
Is this how I write it..?
''Why have you chosen your selected degree programme?''
[Para 1]
[Para 2]
[Para 3]
[Para 4]

''Why have you applied to the University of Kent?''
[Para 1]
[Para 2]
[Para 3]
[Para 4]

OR
And am I supposed to change it to:-
''Why have I chosen BSc.Actuarial Science ?''
[Para 1]
[Para 2]
[Para 3]
[Para 4]

''Why have I applied to the University of Kent?''
[Para 1]
[Para 2]
[Para 3]
[Para 4]

The latter - the essay is about YOU (I) not someone else (you). You may not need 4 paragraphs per prompt. Try an intro paragraph that summarizes both what Actuarial Science and Kent followed by one paragraph about your past qualifications, what led you to this point to apply to study this field in Kent, then one about your objectives either in study or professional life and what you want to do as part of the Kent student community. The in your closing paragraph, recap why you would be a great student for them to admit.

Good! Now the next level of structure is the topic sentence. Each para can start with a topic sentence that tells its main idea. That means you need 12 ideas to support your thesis statement.

Oh, I just noticed what linmark said. Yes, you really should have an intro with a thesis statement. Try to make every essay contain a statement that expresses the central truth of the essay. Taht way someone can easily think and talk about the essay. For example, I can easily tell you the main idea of an essay by Stephen King:

Stephen King's essay is about his idea that we all enjoy horror movies because we are a little bit crazy.

Perhaps this essay prompt does indeed intend for you to do it as 3 mini essays... but if it is possible, it is always good to have one memorable main idea to link the parts together.