Prompt: What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school(s) to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified?
Word Limit: 300
What I have so far:
While exploring Northwestern I was captivated by its clever yet meaningful motto, "And is in our DNA". As an aspiring young scholar, my focus has never lingered on one path and accordingly, I see Northwestern as my home. What makes Northwestern appealing to me is that it encourages exploration through its curriculum. It's quarter system will allow me to take advantage of the 4,000+ courses and explore my interests in biological sciences, economics and African studies. My dream day at Northwestern is sitting in on a seminar led by professor Gary Galbreath and listening in on his evolutionary use of genetics to study the correlation between species and animal migration, and a few hours later receive my dose of economics from visiting notable lecturers, such as Nobel prize winning economist Jean Tirole, competing for the Erwin Plein Nemmers prize in Econ.
Along with its distinguished professors, lecturers, and unique curriculum, NU will satisfy my thirst for experience through its numerous research and internship opportunities. Programs such as the Chicago Field Studies program will allow me to combine my academic study and my career exploration by combining weekly seminars with internship experiences.
Another quality that made Northwestern all the more seducing was its efforts in building a richer community through its Diversity and Inclusion programs. I found this as a great opportunity to be immersed in a community where members are challenged to engage differences as strengths in order to improve campus culture. These programs would also serve as a great way to share my experience as an African immigrant while exploring the viewpoints and issues of peoples with both similar and different backgrounds.
Beryl, please bear with me as I point out some adjustments with explanations, as well as comments meant to help improve the content of your essay :-)
and a few hours later receive my dose of economics from visiting notable lecturers, such as Nobel prize winning economist Jean Tirole, competing for the Erwin Plein Nemmers prize in Econ.
- You just need to mention the most recent accolade of the professor. Save your word count for more important additions. There is no need to mention the next competition or recognition the economist is up for.
NU will satisfy my thirst for experience through its numerous research and internship opportunities
- At this point, it would be interesting for you to point out a field of research that you have in mind. Describe how you can utilize the university facilities to help advance or at least lay out the solid foundation for your research. It will tie in well with the other sentences in the paragraph.
The overall content of the essay does not want in terms of prompt adherence. Your response is quite interesting and proves to the reviewer that you did your homework with regards to the background of the university. There is no generic feel to your response which will translate into an image of you having a rich understanding of what Northwestern is all about.
Thank you sooo Much For Replying. I took your advice and did a little revision, let me know if there are any further changes that would help me improve my essay.
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Beryl, just a few grammar corrections to go and the essay will be all set for you to use. Let me post the revisions below:
While exploring Northwestern I was captivated by its clever yet meaningful motto, "And is in our DNA". As an aspiring young scholar, my focus has never lingered on one path, and accordingly, I see Northwestern as my home. What makes Northwestern appealing to me
sitting in on a seminar led by professor Gary Galbreath and , listening in on his evolutionary use of genetics to study animal migration, . and a A few hours later I'LL receive my dose of economics from visiting notable lecturers, such as Nobel prize winning economist Jean Tirole.
In addition, NU's top research facilities will serve as a THE catalyst to focus my interest in Cell Biology,
Another quality that made Northwestern all the more seducing SEDUCTIVE TO ME ARE was its efforts in building TO BUILD a richer community through its Diversity and Inclusion programs.
I found this as a great opportunity to be immersed in a community where members are challenged to engage EMBRACE differences as strengths in order to improve campus culture.
These programs would also serve as a great way FOR ME to share my experience as an African immigrant while exploring the viewpoints and issues of peoples with both similar and different backgrounds.
Thank you so much for your help. Well appreciated!
