Almost Ogilvy: College Admission Essay Sample

In this 'The University of Chicago supplemental essay' I as applicant  provide you with an opportunity to showcase my academic path in Computer Science Engineering studies. Being a 90’s kid, I was lucky to have a profound [...]

Peering around the corner, I scouted the room, assuring myself that no one stood guard over the treasure. After a few tense seconds, I slowly crept into the kitchen, constantly glancing over my shoulder should the unspeakable [...]

One of my favorite TED Talks, “Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling” by Emilie Wapnick, begins with a loaded question: what was the first time someone asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Wapnick explains that [...]

I often find myself momentarily stunned by small, jewel-like moments that make up this life. For this I must thank books. I always loved to read, for reading allowed me to contemplate life in a way that reality never did. [...]

Most people do not realize how much work making sandwiches really involves. Slicing tomatoes, spreading the toppings, positioning the lettuce just right, and selecting the meat to put on requires a delicate touch. Of course you [...]

Growing up in a small town, I have always been fascinated with the way roads, bridges and buildings were built. I have always been curious about how the infrastructure we take for granted in our daily lives was constructed. As I [...]