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My Determination and Inspiration for Mathematics in High School (Common App Prompt 1)



essayhelp77 1 / -  
Nov 3, 2024   #1
Common App Essay Prompt: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

Beloved Mathematics

Math has been woven into my life as naturally as breathing-I cannot imagine a day without it. I was barely awake in Geography and History classes and would leap in excitement as if I were possessed when the bell rang for Math. I became proficient in Math largely because of my determination and inspiration.

When I was in 10th grade, I remember being inspired by my Math teacher explaining that the cognitive framework it takes to succeed in Mathematics is the foundation upon which everything we could ever want to do in our lives is built: our aspiring careers, our future spouse relationship, and even simple communications. It was a moment of clarity-a realization that Mathematics wasn't merely about numbers; it was an indispensable tool for understanding and interacting with the world. I am impressed with how easily I can calculate financial transactions in the supermarket, in the petrol station when filling up fuel, and when using payment systems to send money to loved ones. Surely, Mathematics lies at the heart of our modern world. Math underpins the technological infrastructure behind computers, smartphones, and even the internet that people use regularly. In addition to this, it gave the world modern medicine enabling doctors to use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines to create detailed images of the body. Fundamental principles such as Finite Element Analysis and Fourier Analysis have played and continue to play a huge role in the field of engineering and architecture. All these facts further emphasize just how important this subject is to all of us. I always count my reps when I work out, set a 10-minute timer when cooking porridge to help me cook properly, and even use a heart rate monitor, which uses Math to help me monitor my heartbeat to prevent hypertension. For the above-mentioned reasons and many others, I am inspired to excel in Mathematics.

I was hardly ever good at Mathematics in my lower grades, contrary to what my parents and peers would tell you about me. I first showed interest in Math in the 6th grade and no one ever believed I could do anything about my poor grades. The lessons taught in class were too fast for me to comprehend and everybody would laugh every time I stumbled on problems they thought were too simple to fail. My grades slowly declined until they hit an unfortunate low. Admittedly, I understood Math's significance to our lives and I knew I had to do better. I started staying up at night studying with the class 'Math Geniuses,' asking them to quiz me before they went to sleep. I asked my father to teach me Math in his free time, and my parents, seeing my commitment, decided to help out by finding a tutor for me. I was able to ask all the questions that had to do with Mathematics and from a daunting subject, Math became a fun activity I loved doing. The passion became so intense, that I started seeing numbers and symbols regularly every time I went to sleep. I was in love. One thing led to the next, and I started improving my Math grades until my teachers noticed my growth. The dreaded D became a C and then became a B. After relentless perseverance-asking my math Teacher tough questions even risking class punishment because of my frequent visits to the staff office-I was eventually able to bump my grade up from a B to an A. My dedication to succeed in Math was a primary determinant of my success in the subject.

Holt  Educational Consultant - / 15384  
Nov 3, 2024   #2
The prompt you have chosen speaks of a part of your character, interests, hobbies, or other subjects of interest to you. It is an essay that is supposed to give you an opportunity to highlight something that makes you special as a student applicant. It should not merely be a continuation of your interest in Mathematics. While I can understand why you have that special interest, I do not believe that it works well with this particular prompt. I would rather than you use this as a reference for the open topic prompt. That way you will not have to change aspect of the essay that you have written and you will be able to continue to advocate for your skills and interests in Math as your chosen major in college. If you want to use this common app prompt, then you will have to write a totally new essay based on the possible subject focus I mentioned earlier in this thread.
gigi_aa 3 / 6  
Nov 3, 2024   #3
What I like about this essay is its simplicity. You are able to convey your love for mathematics in a direct and concise way; however, I think this essay reads more like a supplemental essay, not a personal statement. I like to think of the common app personal statement as a place to either a) show something you haven't shown anywhere else in the rest of your application or b) relay stories, qualities, etc that humanize you to the reader. If you love math, I'm sure you've touched on it somewhere else in your application or shown it, like in your activities section, recommendation letters, and supplemental essays. I'm also sure your life revolves around much more than academics, than math, so make use of your other unique experiences, identity etc.


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