My College Essay
Well, I thought I just might pop my own college essay up here. One of my pet peeves is when people ask me to describe myself, because I usually steadfastly refuse. I'm the kind that would answer back "Well, what would you like to know?" Anyways, here is my essay, if it can indeed be labeled such. I invite any of you to critique it, because frankly, I don't care. Mr. Wheeler said he's "Never seen the likes of it before" and Mr. Hogan can't leave the analogy alone, even though it's almost a year old. I'm also fairly satisfied with it, so that's good enough for me.
Some disclaimers, before we begin. I wrote this back in January, for SAT Prep with Mr. Hogan. I came up with the whole concept while I was in that strange limbo between consciousness and sleep, so I just ran with it. I would have liked to have run with it a bit longer and flesh out the essay a bit, but there was a 500 word limit and I was already over that. I also used this in basically every other college application, not just SU. Obviously, I just replaced the University's name (duh).
And now I bring you The Good Suit.
I couldn’t believe it. It seemed just yesterday that I had bought the jeans and already they seemed ready to volunteer for the next garage sale. Unless, of course, I had a strange desire to show off my ankles, which I didn’t. This latest growth spurt had indeed caught me by surprise, but the overall experience wasn’t anything new. I would just have to venture out and begin my search for fitting clothing all over again. I had been through this before and had always been able to find the right fit, and it was no different this time around. The same did not apply, however, when coming to a decision about the college fit. College can be like a good suit, and I hoped I could find a good suit that looked the best on me. I believe I have found that good fitting suit, and I hope I will be able to wear it. For college, like a good suit, must fit a person well. Likewise, that good suit must be worn by a good person.
Much thought has gone into which college I would like to attend. There were many different factors to consider when coming up with this “right fit.” Should I go to a college in an urban or a rural setting? Shall it be a large or a small college? Does it offer a wide selection of course choices that I can experience other than my selected major? What is the student housing like? Are there any Co-op or Intern opportunities? These were a few of the many questions and factors that I considered when coming to the decision on what college would fit me best. But like any good suit, there is a fair amount of tailoring that goes on, and some of my initial decisions, I’ve changed somewhat. For instance, I was at first adamant that I should seek out some sort of student housing for myself that was a little more private and study-centered than that of a typical student dormitory. But then I thought “Why should I be so lucky?” The majority of college students go through the whole dorm experience, and most of them end up fine.
But, as mentioned before, this tailored suit must have someone impressive to wear it. Throughout my life, I have enjoyed learning and have always strived to excel in school, encountering hardship along the way, yet always discovering a way to overcome it. I am sure that Syracuse University is always looking for impressive students to fill its ranks. But I also believe that Syracuse University could make students such as myself into impressive and successful individuals. I believe that having a graduating class that is more impressive leaving than when it first arrived at the school is the true measure of a great college. Syracuse University has done this before and will continue to do so. I believe that given the chance to wear this “fine suit,” it will help me improve my strengths, correct my weaknesses and better prepare me to enter the world as a successful, professional individual.
Some disclaimers, before we begin. I wrote this back in January, for SAT Prep with Mr. Hogan. I came up with the whole concept while I was in that strange limbo between consciousness and sleep, so I just ran with it. I would have liked to have run with it a bit longer and flesh out the essay a bit, but there was a 500 word limit and I was already over that. I also used this in basically every other college application, not just SU. Obviously, I just replaced the University's name (duh).
And now I bring you The Good Suit.
I couldn’t believe it. It seemed just yesterday that I had bought the jeans and already they seemed ready to volunteer for the next garage sale. Unless, of course, I had a strange desire to show off my ankles, which I didn’t. This latest growth spurt had indeed caught me by surprise, but the overall experience wasn’t anything new. I would just have to venture out and begin my search for fitting clothing all over again. I had been through this before and had always been able to find the right fit, and it was no different this time around. The same did not apply, however, when coming to a decision about the college fit. College can be like a good suit, and I hoped I could find a good suit that looked the best on me. I believe I have found that good fitting suit, and I hope I will be able to wear it. For college, like a good suit, must fit a person well. Likewise, that good suit must be worn by a good person.
Much thought has gone into which college I would like to attend. There were many different factors to consider when coming up with this “right fit.” Should I go to a college in an urban or a rural setting? Shall it be a large or a small college? Does it offer a wide selection of course choices that I can experience other than my selected major? What is the student housing like? Are there any Co-op or Intern opportunities? These were a few of the many questions and factors that I considered when coming to the decision on what college would fit me best. But like any good suit, there is a fair amount of tailoring that goes on, and some of my initial decisions, I’ve changed somewhat. For instance, I was at first adamant that I should seek out some sort of student housing for myself that was a little more private and study-centered than that of a typical student dormitory. But then I thought “Why should I be so lucky?” The majority of college students go through the whole dorm experience, and most of them end up fine.
But, as mentioned before, this tailored suit must have someone impressive to wear it. Throughout my life, I have enjoyed learning and have always strived to excel in school, encountering hardship along the way, yet always discovering a way to overcome it. I am sure that Syracuse University is always looking for impressive students to fill its ranks. But I also believe that Syracuse University could make students such as myself into impressive and successful individuals. I believe that having a graduating class that is more impressive leaving than when it first arrived at the school is the true measure of a great college. Syracuse University has done this before and will continue to do so. I believe that given the chance to wear this “fine suit,” it will help me improve my strengths, correct my weaknesses and better prepare me to enter the world as a successful, professional individual.