<p>I am a 16 year old junior who resides in North Carolina and is applying to Boys State. I've heard great things about this program and how it builds young leaders. I am also very interested in civics and government, and heard this would help in the college admissions process. I already have a American Legion Sponsor.</p>
<p>Now, this isn't the first time I've written essays for admissions to programs similar to this. But these essay prompts seems so vague and they want you to answer each in 50 words or less! Has anyone who has been to this program successfully answered these questions? Do you guys have any suggestions on answering these questions? What kind of answers are they looking for. I know some might say, "Be original, answer how you feel is right." But from my writing tons of essay questions, I have learned that there is always a right way to answer a question. So any help from you guys would be greatly appreciated! :)</p>
<p>So here goes the questions, (I know, they're general):</p>
<p>1) The qualities of leadership I possess are:</p>
<p>2) What I hope to gain from this program is:</p>
<h2>(Explain in 50 words or less)</h2>
<p>I don't know if I'm supposed to list them, list and explain, or write a structured essay on it. Probably the essay. The prompts are printed on a single 8x11 sheet of paper with about 4 inches of vertical space to answer them. Though I will probably print out my essay and attach.</p>
<p>Thanks guys, I love being apart of a forum like this! Any help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I would assume that they would want it in complete form.
Since there's a 50-word limit, briefly outline the important qualities and factors. I wouldn't elaborate too much.</p>
<p>what kind of qualities should I list for number one. Should I explain them or not? For question number 2, how specifically can I explain it? Thanks guys</p>
<p>Make sure you include a specific example or two, to remind the readers of the person behind the list. I don't know, though. The word limit might make that impractical. Up to you. </p>
<p>Also, taking the prompt to an English teacher at your school, one you trust, and asking them what they think/what they would expect to see from a student on a prompt like that would be a very good idea. </p>
<p>You could also try calling the people responsible for the application. There's usually a number somewhere. Politely ask them what they expect to see there.</p>
<p>I was picked as a delegate for Boys State of California and I did not have to write an essay. But it seems like the American Legion are very conservative and try to use that to your advantage.</p>