If you are applying to the Honors College, University Scholars, or WISE, please tell us why you would be a good fit for your preferred program.
How do i write this? Should i talk about my skills then relate to the school? i am in knots about this essay.
please help… i don’t know how to answer this question. no matter how i try
This is going to sound pretty general, but as far as I know, you’ll do your best through “show, not tell.”
Here’s an example. I’m applying to WISE. So I’d say something like:
WISE is the best place where I could find myself in college. I’ve been fascinated by technology since I first saw Marvel’s Iron Man and I’ve never felt more at home than I have with my robotics team. Being surrounded by people who are just as passionate about engineering as I am has enriched me beyond measure and I hope that my own enthusiasm for creating can inspire others as others have inspired me. The only way to reach greater heights is to push my limits, and I can’t think of a better way to do that than to surround myself with women who want to change the world as much as I do.
I wrote that all pretty quickly and didn’t get too specific, but you get the idea. Clearly I’d show that you did more research about the program and be specific to your interests, but you get the point. Be honest with yourself. Why do you want to do this program? What do you want to get out of it? Once you know that, all you have to do is think about how to convey that to another person. Remember that one striking phrase is far more powerful than an excessively lengthy, superfluous set of words loosely strung together such that they give the appearance of possessing more literary enthusiasm than one actually does. See the difference? Just be honest. Look up samples if you can. Good luck!