Hi there! I'm applying for UPenn's school of arts and social sciences. I'm way under the word limit, so I'm a tad afraid I've been discussing things that are not pertinent to what the question is asking. I'd appreciate any help rendered. Thank you!
Prompt: How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words)
Essay:Ever so often we hear the phrase, "Things happen for a reason". Whoever said this definitely meant it as an encouragement - but what if it was a justification for human nature? People often comment that I am kindhearted or sensible for the things I do and the conversations I engage in. As a child, I took it upon myself to consistently do things favourable in the eyes of others. I would observe people's likes and dislikes, finding out every single detail of their lives and what makes them who they are. Picking out their strongest characteristics, I learnt from them and wore personas that would make me look the best. I never accepted their compliments because I knew that underlying my acts of charity was a intense discomfort for being ostracised and a deep-seeded desire for acceptance.
Regardless if it is shown outrightly or hidden deep into the pits of one's intentions, we are all selfish. We rely on our intellect to perceive what might or could be and foolishly delude ourselves into thinking we know everything. Eventually, we arrange for ourselves an illusion to convince ourselves of our morality, patting ourselves on the back to assure ourselves, "We are good people".
In spite of so, I am not wholly convinced that humans are completely evil. While the choices we make are either "good" or "bad", the situation can easily flip if the story was viewed from another point of view. Segregating us into categories merely on the basis of our choices might not be the most telling of who we are. Humans are far more complex than we perceive them to be, and a matter of "good" or "bad" simply will not prove anything.
While my personality might not be Stephen Chbosky's idea of a "wallflower" and my dullness would barely tickle the intellect of Sherlock Holmes, I suppose my habit of observing and the thrill of mysteries has led me to explore further about sociology, in particular social psychology.
The investigative skills students are equipped with and being able to work among a diverse group of students dedicated to research and exploration at UPenn's School of Arts and Sciences is an intriguing experience I hope to be able to participate in. The rich historical vision and inquisitive nature that Benjamin Franklin had set UPenn's course upon, to undercover deeper and raw insights into human nature and the impacts of how our surroundings impact our relations and decisions with one another, is something I am extremely interested to research and uncover more about.
Nobody is capable of doing everything, but I believe that everyone can do something. While certain things that happen are still a mystery, there definitely is a reason behind everything that happens and I hope to be able to contribute my worth through studying and understanding these intentions better. Perhaps then, I might be able to break free from conventional justification and be empowered to do things for a greater cause and a better reason.
(words: 499)
Prompt: How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words)
Essay:Ever so often we hear the phrase, "Things happen for a reason". Whoever said this definitely meant it as an encouragement - but what if it was a justification for human nature? People often comment that I am kindhearted or sensible for the things I do and the conversations I engage in. As a child, I took it upon myself to consistently do things favourable in the eyes of others. I would observe people's likes and dislikes, finding out every single detail of their lives and what makes them who they are. Picking out their strongest characteristics, I learnt from them and wore personas that would make me look the best. I never accepted their compliments because I knew that underlying my acts of charity was a intense discomfort for being ostracised and a deep-seeded desire for acceptance.
Regardless if it is shown outrightly or hidden deep into the pits of one's intentions, we are all selfish. We rely on our intellect to perceive what might or could be and foolishly delude ourselves into thinking we know everything. Eventually, we arrange for ourselves an illusion to convince ourselves of our morality, patting ourselves on the back to assure ourselves, "We are good people".
In spite of so, I am not wholly convinced that humans are completely evil. While the choices we make are either "good" or "bad", the situation can easily flip if the story was viewed from another point of view. Segregating us into categories merely on the basis of our choices might not be the most telling of who we are. Humans are far more complex than we perceive them to be, and a matter of "good" or "bad" simply will not prove anything.
While my personality might not be Stephen Chbosky's idea of a "wallflower" and my dullness would barely tickle the intellect of Sherlock Holmes, I suppose my habit of observing and the thrill of mysteries has led me to explore further about sociology, in particular social psychology.
The investigative skills students are equipped with and being able to work among a diverse group of students dedicated to research and exploration at UPenn's School of Arts and Sciences is an intriguing experience I hope to be able to participate in. The rich historical vision and inquisitive nature that Benjamin Franklin had set UPenn's course upon, to undercover deeper and raw insights into human nature and the impacts of how our surroundings impact our relations and decisions with one another, is something I am extremely interested to research and uncover more about.
Nobody is capable of doing everything, but I believe that everyone can do something. While certain things that happen are still a mystery, there definitely is a reason behind everything that happens and I hope to be able to contribute my worth through studying and understanding these intentions better. Perhaps then, I might be able to break free from conventional justification and be empowered to do things for a greater cause and a better reason.
(words: 499)
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