Help with CMC Essay Format?

[melissa786]

<p>I am still unsure how to tackle the CMC essay supplement. </p>

<p>Leadership is a constant theme and emphasis at CMC. In fact, one of the ways we describe CMC students is "Leaders in the Making." Choose someone, fictional or nonfictional, historical or contemporary, whom you consider to be a leader. Suppose you are this person's primary advisor. How would you advise this person and why?</p>

<p>I'm a bit confused. In the instructions it repeatedly mentions an "analytical" response is expected but how is that achieved for this topic? As for the actual advising of the person, do we state everything in past tense as in "you should have done this" or do we do it in some other form? </p>

<p>Essentially, I'm just really unsure as to how to format the essay. Some people have mentioned that they have written it in conversational terms or other creative types, but is that acceptable? Any specific piece of advice? I don't exactly like this prompt and any help will be greatly appreciated. :)</p>

[idontjoke]

<p>Basically give advice to a leader and explain why you are giving it/how the leader will benefit from your advice (this is essentially the analytical part). </p>

<p>Stylistic preferences don’t really matter, I’m doing a letter format, but you can simply write it as an essay, I’ve heard of people taking the dialogue route—the AOs will see a variety of styles, I doubt that one is better than another.</p>

<p>Remember to not get overambitious: advising someone on everything they do will be too lengthy. I chose a specific event for my leader. Look for a notable challenge/event that you can build your essay around and give advice on (how the leader should address the problem). Best of luck!</p>