<p>Since pretty much all of you guys sound like geniuses, I figured you could give me some tips/tricks/suggestions for my admissions essays. The Topics are written below and I will be writing about music (studied and played the piano and saxophone for 8 years). Any help at all will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.</p>
<p>In an essay of 300 words or less, choose one extracurricular activity, work experience, or community service project from the list you provided on the application and explain why you initially chose it, why you continued with it, and how you benefited from it.</p>
<p>In an essay of 300 words or less, write about how your personal or academic interests relate to your intellectual or professional goals.</p>