Assignment
Overview Application essays are a standard component of most graduate and professional school applications and allow admissions committees to put a face to your test scores and GPA. These essays give you an opportunity to explain aspects of your personal, educational, and professional history that have led you to pursue entrance into a program, school, etc.
Your application essay should describe how your unique background and experiences will help you succeed in the program you have chosen, and beyond. Brainstorm before you start writing Ask yourself these questions to generate content for your essay:
• What experience or education has sparked your interest in the program?
• How have you been pursuing your interests in this field of study thus far?
• What appeals to you the most about the program?
• Why do you think you're a good fit for this particular program?
• What do you plan to do with the education you hope to receive?
Guidelines
• Read the program materials carefully, and make sure that you understand them fully.
• Keep your audience (faculty of the graduate program) and its opinions in mind when writing.
• Show the committee your reasons for pursuing this specific program, and explain what gives you the unique ability to succeed (persistence, determination, self-discipline).
• Explain how you intend to use the knowledge and experience you will gain in this program after graduating; in other words, how will this program help you become a productive member of society?
• Follow the application instructions (including word count, formatting, and content) very carefully.
• Be selective about what you include - create a theme instead of just listing your achievements.
• Avoid clichés! Try to avoid making statements that could apply to someone else's essay.
• Show, don't tell. Give the reader evidence that demonstrates your success or skill instead of telling Show, don't tellthem that you are successful.
• Use words and phrases that have positive connotations.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.