Emerson College Admission Essays

The Furnace My lungs heaved as though filled with old ash as I made my way up the cliff, arms’ length by arms’ length. It’s a tradition at my school for the seniors to take a four-day excursion into the wilderness on the Outward Bound…

In this essay, I explore the transformative power of space—both fictional and societal. As a devoted fan of pop culture, I’ve found solace in the welcoming ‘fandoms’ of Star Trek and comics. Yet, I acknowledge the need for inclusivity in these spaces. My goal is…

“It was rough, but we had loads of fun, those lads and I.” As I sat on my grandpa’s beat-up couch while he rambled on about his schemes as a young Coast Guardsman in the Korean Conflict, I mindlessly scrolled through my phone, letting out…

In the spring of my second year of high school, I shaved my head in front of the entire school. Yes, it was for a greater cause than my own teenage restlessness, but I cannot confidently say it was for that sole reason. In a…

When I first got into film, I was bombarded with the classics, the “must-sees”, the cult films. I remember watching a Clockwork Orange for the first time and wondering how was it possible that I had missed this type of film for so long. The…

As a passionate and creative individual, I am thrilled to submit my application to Emerson College. I have always been fascinated with the art of storytelling and its ability to evoke emotions and create connections between people. It was with this love for visual storytelling…