Macaulay Honors Essay

Applying to College
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<p>2.Tell us about personal, social or family challenges you have faced. How have you dealt with them and how have the shaped your thinking?</p>

<p>I am considering writing about my fear of roller coasters. The basic ideas is this: I am extremely afraid of roller coasters and was humiliated by my classmates. I wanted to prove that I wasn't a timid little girl and eventually rode a roller coaster. Then I would discuss how this experience made me more courageous and less scared to try new things. </p>

<p>In all honesty, do you guys think this is a good topic? Any kind of feedback or tips is appreciated.</p>

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<p>Sure that seems to fit the prompt appropriately.</p>

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<p>It’s good because it’s honest and personal. You can absolutely make it work. Just make sure you can effectively answer the task and try to write well and not just in the way you think an admissions officer would want to see it written (which can lead to some rather corny, unimaginative, and boring essays). Also, if you have any questions about Macaulay I’m currently a freshman and Macaulay City so I may be able to help you out if you message me.</p>