Prompt#1: How did you spend your last two summers?
In the mornings and evenings I worked at Different Strokes Swim School, instructing children in swim lessons, and attended cross country practices. I also participated in International Youth Exchange where I hosted two sisters from Madrid and then spent time at their house exploring the culture and improving my Spanish.
Character Count 321 characters; 300 allowed
Prompt#2: What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?
In today's modernizing times, where success is utterly dependent upon materialistic values, much of society has become apathetic towards issues, such as volunteering, that do not involve a tangible reward. We need to help the less fortunate achieve their success and not focus so much on ourselves.
Character count 298; 300 allowed
Prompt#3: What five words best describe you?
I am independent because I like to make my own decisions and not rely on others to make them for me. I am passionate because I make a strong effort to be involved with the things I care about. I am bold because I do not hold myself back from doing what is right. I am driven because I do not give up. I am steadfast because I will not waver.
Character count 342; 300 allowed
Prompt#4: What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?
I wish I could have experienced the March on Washington that took place in 1963. That moment was such a turning point for African Americans and all minorities in their quest for equality and I would have been proud to be around such influential people and share in their struggles and victories.
Character count 296; 300 allowed
How can I improve these?
Did I answer the questions thoroughly?
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In the mornings and evenings I worked at Different Strokes Swim School, instructing children in swim lessons, and attended cross country practices. I also participated in International Youth Exchange where I hosted two sisters from Madrid and then spent time at their house exploring the culture and improving my Spanish.
Character Count 321 characters; 300 allowed
Prompt#2: What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?
In today's modernizing times, where success is utterly dependent upon materialistic values, much of society has become apathetic towards issues, such as volunteering, that do not involve a tangible reward. We need to help the less fortunate achieve their success and not focus so much on ourselves.
Character count 298; 300 allowed
Prompt#3: What five words best describe you?
I am independent because I like to make my own decisions and not rely on others to make them for me. I am passionate because I make a strong effort to be involved with the things I care about. I am bold because I do not hold myself back from doing what is right. I am driven because I do not give up. I am steadfast because I will not waver.
Character count 342; 300 allowed
Prompt#4: What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?
I wish I could have experienced the March on Washington that took place in 1963. That moment was such a turning point for African Americans and all minorities in their quest for equality and I would have been proud to be around such influential people and share in their struggles and victories.
Character count 296; 300 allowed
How can I improve these?
Did I answer the questions thoroughly?
How can I shorten the ones that are too long?