<p>What work of art, music, science, mathematics, or literature has surprised, unsettled, or challenged you, and in what way?</p>
<p>For this question...I want to pick a piece of literature (book we read in school) but I'm afraid admissions won't know it (let's just say they don't.) Does that mean I need to do a quick quick summary so they understand the context....or do I write as if they know the book?</p>
<p>Plot summary isn’t necessary. Assume your reader is familiar with the story. After all, these essays are supposed to be about how you were affected by the work, not just a run down of surprising moments in the plot.</p>
<p>Hope that helps! :)</p>
<p>I’d do a quick summary if you really think it won’t be well- known. Remember though, they want to learn about you- how you react to something- they are not looking for a new book to read themselves. I’d give the plot in context to its impact on you rather than as an opening paragraph if you can.</p>