The Rochester Curriculum - University of Rochester students enroll with no required subjects as they design their own college path. Write about the subjects and learning situations that interest you most, and how you intend to use your autonomy here.
"Wake up Amanda, it's 8:30, we are going to be late for class" I yell on the way out the dorm. Winding my way through the corridors, I race across the quad to make it to my first class, Beginning American Sign Language I at 9 o' clock. Dismissed at 9:50, I make a quick stop at Starbucks before I am off to study Cell & Molecular Foundations. With my morning classes complete, I settle in for lunch at The...
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Science and math have always been my favorite subjects, due to their anomalies and their ability to explain every concept known to man. A Rochester education would allow me to explore my passion in these subjects as well as grant me access to renowned educators, the latest technological advances, and a plethora of research opportunities. With an optional free fifth year, I could fully experience all that U of R has to offer academically across each school. At Rochester, I could witness the world's most powerful fusion laser in action or volunteer my time at the university hospital. The world is my playing field at Rochester, and I look forward to learning, envisioning and exploring all subjects of academia.
I don't think it really fits the prompt but I am open to ideas/ improvements. Should I scrap this essay and start over? Also it's too long I need to cut like 30- 40 words.
Thank you
Kinda sounds like im reading your daily routine. Make it more of a story.
what about relation to the prompt? I can see how it sounds like I am listing my schedule, but I am listing courses to show the autonomy I have in selecting randome courses and having no required classes. If you have any ideas on how to improve this essay and make it storylike and flow please let me know. Should I add more about the autonomy?
This is the worst essay of my life but I can't for the life of me think of how to make it better. I have writers block so any help would be greatly appreciated.
ditch this. it wants to know about the subject and situations that interest you. not what classes you will take at u of r that you havent tried yet. it just dont go wit the prompt. not bad writing though. i would say talk about the classes you like know and how you cant wait to further your knowledge at u of r then get specific and do some name dropoing of classeslike u did. good luck!
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yeah. i say scrap it. rather write about your personal learning style. How do you learn? Why do u learn that way? What at Roch can help u learn that way? And what's ur plan at Roch?
Ignore the current essay, I will post a completely new answer to the prompt in an hour or so.
At U of R Rochester, I could witness the world's most powerful fusion laser in action or volunteer my time at the university hospital. The world is my playing field at Rochester love this , with the autonomy to express my personality, and opinion freely.
Better than before. I would advise you don't start both of your last sentences with "At U of R," not because of the contraction, but because it sounds monotonous.
due to their variability in topics and the ability to use either subject to explain every concept known to man.
for some reason this does not make since to me I feel like the thought is not complete. Maybe it is just too wordy
these subject areas through access to renowned educators
both of these subject areas while linking me to renowned educators...
plenty of research to get involved in
plenty of research opportunities (I don't think you should end a sentence with a preposition)
I like this one better.
I did more editing. 117 words
Science and math have always been my favorite subjects due to their anomalies and their ability to explain every concept known to man. A Rochester education would allow me to explore my passion in these subjects, as well as, grant...
At U of R, I look forward to learning, envisioning and exploring all subjects of academia.- sould I cut this or leave it at the end?
need help with the last sentence of my rewrite.
Well, I like it when you said the world was your playing field, maybe take that and the last half of your final sentence?
Also,
A Rochester education would allow me to explore my passion in these subjects, as well as, grant me access to...
I think those commas are unnecessary.
should I say anomalies or complexities
no comma after "subjects" (1st sentence)
(their ability to explain every concept known to man.)<--just like alexis brandon says, this part doesn't fit right for me. I think it's too ambiguous and generic.
(With an optional free fifth year, I could fully experience all that U of R has to offer academically across each school. At Rochester, I could witness the world's most powerful fusion laser in action or volunteer my time at the university hospital.)<--This part is great
For the other sentences too, try explaining what about Rochester interests you (eg. is there a specific program you're interested in?) Go more in-depth on what field in science or math you're trying to explore at Rochester.
I love (The world is my playing field at Rochester). A powerful phrase--perhaps leave that as your concluding sentence
Thanks. More editing please. I will read your essay if you read mine. only 117 words.
Edit my final draft please I will edit your essay in return.
Help I want to get this essay done so that I can move on to my other essays due today. I will read your essay as well. (only 117 words)
I really don't see much you can improve about it. It does not sound as enthusiastic as the one about NU, but, I guess, this is due to the fact that they don't give applicants enough room to bring enthusiasm across.
I agree with the previous poster that you should get rid of the comma after "subjects" in the first sentence and that you should use "the world is my playing field..." as the last sentence. Maybe just break the last sentence into two: "I look forward to learning, envisioning and exploring all subjects of academia. The world is my playing field at Rochester." or "At Rochester, the world is my playing field."
Thank you
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Science and math have always been my favorite subjects due to their complexity. A Rochester education [...] or volunteer my time at the university hospital. I look forward to learning, envisioning and exploring all subjects of academia. The world is my playing field at the University of Rochester.
A Rochester education would allow me to explore my passion in these subjects, as well as grant me access to renowned educators, the latest technological advances, and a plethora of research opportunities.
I look forward to learning, envisioning and exploring all subjects of the academia.
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Science and math have always been my favorite subjects due to their complexity(might be hard to explain but, this sentence is too telly and not showy enough, granted the word cap).
besides that
great essay, very specific
You wrote "Science and math have always been my favorite subjects" and "explore my passion in these subjects"
Then you go on to say you desire to "explore all subjects of academia".
I would also change "At Rochester, I could witness the world's" to something like "At Rochester, I will witness the world's most powerful fusion laser in action and also be able to provide care at the university hospital."
Can someone help me fix the first sentence to help improve the essay.
I would forgo actually explaining why they're your favorite subjects. Instead perhaps "Science and math have always been my favorite subjects throughout my high school career "
Science and math have always been my favorite subjects to study. A Rochester education would allow me to explore my passion for these subjects, as well as grant me access to renowned educators, the latest technological advances, and a plethora of research opportunities. With an optional free fifth year, I could fully experience all that U of R has to offer academically and devise a schedule of classes within my interested field. At Rochester, I will witness the world's most powerful fusion laser in action and also be able to provide care at the university hospital. The world is my playing field at the University of Rochester, where I look forward to learning, envisioning and exploring all subjects of academia.
