Time Travel: College Admission Essay Sample

I’m one of the most clumsy people in the world. This may seem like an exaggeration at first, but it’s spot on. From early childhood, I was called “Ms. Falls a lot” by my parents. I seemed cursed, as every single time I wore a [...]

As I pondered over the decision of where to apply for college, there was one name that stood out from the rest - Duke University. I was drawn to this prestigious institution for its top-notch academics and impressive athletic [...]

2007: “Are y’all comin’?” I yell to the kids on the playground as I run over to the swings. They look at each other and laugh, clearly making fun of the way I speak. I put my head down, embarrassed, and walk to the swings [...]

I spent much of my adolescence in Arcadia; a world illumined by artificial suns. There, people eschewed costly 'real' clothing for digitally enhanced 'shifts', government propaganda was broadcast hourly onto illusionary blue [...]

Chapman University offers a wide range of academic programs, which is why I find it the perfect institution to pursue my education. After a great deal of consideration, I have decided to apply for the Film Production program at [...]

The ladder is broken - the socioeconomic ladder of Ghana that is. There are several missing rungs, leaving a large gap between the first few steps and those leading towards the top. This disparity makes it difficult for [...]