<p>I want to transfer from my small rural town college to a larger university in the city. I don't know what to put in my essay though or how not to sound like a whiney brat. help?</p>
<p>just say you want the opportunities that comes with a big city (jobs, internships, ect)...they'll see that you want to make it in the world outside of school, which is a big plus</p>
<p>Focus on what you want that the big U and big city offer. Not on what you hate about the current place. Do enough research, on-line or by visiting or whatever, to know a lot of specifics about what the school has to offer. If you show in-depth knowledge of why the new school works for you, you will not sound whiny.</p>
<p>If you want someone to review your essay for tone, go to the Parent Forum (or the new Essay section of cc if they still have it) or you can PM me.</p>