DePaul University Admission Essays

It was the first day of third grade at Oakville Christian School. Like every year, I was excited to meet my new teacher, see my old friends, and make new friends. For six children in our class, however, the first day of school was much…

There was one playground not too far from my grandparents’ apartment in Cairo (the summer home of my childhood) where I wasn’t treated like the quirky, abnormal kid that I was used to being. It wasn’t your ideal picture of a playground, though. Rusty railings,…

To most people, a costume is a few layers of carefully constructed material that conveys a character or historical period. To me it is a vessel of teleportation that permits me to explore the personalities of flirts, cowards, evil geniuses, and witty comics. My best…

Finally, the long-awaited month of November has arrived. And we all know what that means: the start of another mock trial season. Case reports, opening statements, objections, the whole shebang. It is a time of hard work and diligence, but also frivolity and horseplay. But…

In life, we often yearn for a second chance—a moment to rewrite our story, to overcome setbacks, and to pursue our aspirations with renewed vigor. This essay delves into the profound concept of a ‘second chance,’ exploring its significance, impact, and the transformative power it…