Rochester Supplement Help

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<p>Hi, can I have some feedback on this supplement essay? Thanks!</p>

<p>Meliora: ''Ever better'' - The University's motto directs our focus toward continual improvement through learning, discovery, creativity, and enterprising collaborations among people with different points of view. Describe a ''Meliora'' experience from your life.</p>

<p>In 8th grade, my principal told me my goal of a perfect 600 on the STAR tests was “unrealistic.” Her remark disheartened me all day, but that year I proved her wrong. In middle school, I was just a mediocre student, but my 600 boosted my confidence. I resolved to try harder and challenge myself with the IB program. I knew that the only limits were those set by me. Because of my principal’s comment, I realized I could do better, worked harder, and found more joy in learning. I still remember the words my principal said to me four years ago. But now that I think back, I know that I was, in fact, being realistic.</p>

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<p>I did this supplement the other day and I did not read the prompt like that at all. Isn’t it supposed to be about collaboration or something? Plus, writing about standardized tests is usually frowned upon, you’re not supposed to fixate on them and if you do, you aren’t supposed to talk about it. Especially since it’s an 8th grade experience (you should pick a high school experience) and it’s about one of the statewide standardized tests, which are all super easy aren’t they?</p>

<p>So yeah, I would pick a new topic. Good luck!</p>