TOWN NAMES DELETED FOR PRIVACY REASONS. 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. Please write an essay (250-650 words) on the topic selected. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source. When describing my home of ---, I would define it as a typical English village. But what...

I am an avid lover of the piano; it was the only instrument I truly enjoyed playing as a child. My black wooden Yamaha piano has been a constant in my life. Because of this, I have come to see its black keys as metaphors for the hurdles I have overcome. Some of the obstacles have helped me grow; they've complemented the song that is my life. Others, however, are awkward, uncomfortable and have the ability to ruin the whole...

Fear is something experienced by everybody. However not everybody experiences the self-empowerment of overcoming their fears. As a young child I was extremely afraid of swimming and refused to get anywhere near a large mass of water that didn't resemble a puddle. I was on holiday one summer when I was finally tempted into the pool. I started off with floats and supports and slowly worked my way forward from there. My dad was a patient and encouraging teacher, who...

1. Be honest. 2. Just write - make it your draft - just keep writing as you can edit out the terrible parts later but often the act of continuous writing can lead your brain to come up with new ideas... which may lead to your final college essay idea. 3. Get at least two, but no more than three people to read over your essays - checking for grammar and giving their opinions. 4. Interpret the questions in any way you want -...

The obvious aim of this is for the Colleges' Admissions tutors to see that you know the school, you genuinely want to attend, and you are passionate about what they have to offer. Get specific in details - name Professors or courses that interest...

I went through the main criteria and decided what my ideal school would be like: Medium size, near a...

I interviewed for Yale and Georgetown, and found that their main aim what to see what I knew about the school and what attracted...

DEADLINES are crucial. I'm not talking about the infamous Jan 1st...

After being Waitlisted I sent a letter of continued interest to the Admissions officer who emailed me my results, and...