Tasp 2007

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>(1) Is there any way we can bold or italicize things using the online application?</p>

<p>Sadly, nope. I had the same problem, but just said "Bah! Screw it!". If you want to highlight something just use - - or * *. I did that. Ex: You are -so- ugly.</p>

<p>(2) If I apply via regular postmail, is there a margin or font size specification? Also, is there a particular or preferred format to follow? (e.g., include the prompts themselves or just the responses)</p>

<p>Ummm... Try keeping it between, say, 10 and 12. Margins... 1 inch is good, perhaps a little smaller if you want. I included just the responses, but it was online. Type on the top the essay number or something, though, to make it easier.</p>

<p>(3) How do I type my responses on the PDF application file (assuming I wish to send it on paper)</p>

<p>Just print it out first and then fill it in, or do what... just... it's complicated to fill in that PFD online, lol.</p>

<p>(4) So is it a good idea to include a self-photo? or does it not matter at all?</p>

<p>I have NO idea. If you're hot, psh, haha, include it. :P jk jk. I'm honestly not sure.</p>

<p>Aww. Memory Lane. Nice place. ^^</p>

<p>I LOVE TASP! Seriously, you guys have NO, NO idea how happy I am that I went and how much it affected the course of my life.</p>

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<p>The only reason they have you insert a photo in there is identification purposes (at the interview).</p>

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<p>What do you mean? So the same person who wrote the application is the one doing the interview?</p>

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<p>What are you talking about? If you submit a photo, your application will show your photo on it. So at the interview (interviewers aren't arranged to come to you--YOU arrange to go to the interviewer (and there are applicants before and after your interview; yes, maybe in a different city) they will be able to see you and identify you.</p>

<p>My interview site was in a gigantic cafeteria at Saint Louis University. I had a lot of difficulty finding the site. So I could see the benefits of including a picture.</p>

<p>It's not a f.ucking beauty contest. Although everyone who goes to TASP happens to be the most beautiful people in the world!</p>

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<p>Yes, yes we are. Beauty AND brains, I mean, come ON. Does it get any better? :P</p>

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<p>Does it matter if I'm doing the lit analysis on non-fiction? Collapse by Jared Diamond is definitely one of my fav. books and I want to write mine on it.</p>

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<p>Nope. Do it on whatever you want, be it fiction or non-fiction. :)</p>

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<p>Can you write it on a popular book? Like Wicked, or its sequel, Son of a Witch?</p>

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<p>YES. lmao.</p>

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<p>what other programs are you guys applying to?? and for past TASPers, what else did you apply for?
thanks</p>

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<p>I'm also applying to my state's Governor's Honor Program, although I would choose TASP over it if (if!) I am somehow accepted.</p>

<p>For the personal conflict essay, can we write about an internal dilemma that centers on a change in attitude? In other words, must the actions we took to make a "positive impact on a situation" be actual concrete actions, or can they be more metaphorical? </p>

<p>I ask this because I've recently written a very heartfelt narrative on a childhood disillusionment of mine that very nicely aligns with the prompt, except it deals with more internal realization rather than physical exertion. Also, if any previous TASPers would be so kind to answer, would you say that question is ideal for an analytical, objective essay or a personal, perhaps more introspective one? (especially since the prompt says to write an essay "analyzing" a conflict)</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>^^ good question, and i am also wondering as well</p>

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<p>re: the conflict essay, my friend (who didn't get into TASP but did get to the interview round) wrote hers on about judging people based on first impressions, and mine was about deciding whether or not compromising my academic integrity was worth it in a certain situation. both of those i would characterize as "internal" conflicts, and they worked for us. i think the conflict essay is meant to be more introspective, personally.</p>

<p>also, if you sent me an email or PM asking for my essays, check your inbox. If i overlooked you on my (rather long) list of requests, drop me another message and i'd be happy to send them over. </p>

<p>happy holidays, all, and i hope you're not working too hard on those essays:)</p>

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<p>i'm no expert, but i'm pretty sure that when they say conflict they mean any type of conflict, internal dilemmas included. and i would think that a change in attitude is more important than something more concrete.</p>

<p>all the taspers said it was fine to write informally. you don't have to be droning and boring but definitely don't write in netspeak or something like that.</p>

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<p>In response to the question regarding other programs..</p>

<p>I was nominated for my state's French Language Academy (Gov school for languages), but I turned the nomination down in order to apply to TASP. I also applied to Global Scholar, a summer program at Washington & Lee, and an internship at the Institute for Policy Studies, a DC-based think-tank and advocacy group. So yeah, I definitely had my share of back-ups :]</p>

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<p>Do any of you know if the conflict essay can be written about an ongoing conflict? As opposed to one that has already been resolved?</p>

<p>I ask nitpicky questions. Lol. I know. I might just be stressing out too much over the application. Ha.</p>

<p>Oh and btw, Comisar and lobster, if either of you are reading this post, I'm yet another applicant from the Bay Area. But I'm from the East Bay, so you two might not know of my school. Cal High? I know of Lynbrook and er, well, I know where Saratoga is, lol.</p>

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<p>No, never heard of Cal High... but... hi anyway! :)</p>

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<p>i live in oakland.. never heard of cal high either</p>

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<p>Forgottenhawk, </p>

<p>I think you'd be fine. After all, the question specifically says a conflict you "attempted" to resolve.</p>

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<p>Hi. So I'm incredibly incredibly new.</p>

<p>Truth: I didn't know about this until a couple weeks ago when I got the app in the mail.</p>

<p>More truth: Writing is not my strength. I was wondering if I could twist the critical analysis essay so I could write about a song?? Music is my life, and yeah, lyrics are kiiind of like poetry. What are the chances I could pull it off??</p>