<p>Correct, hesher.</p>
<p>None of my essays are finished 0.0. And only 3 started.</p>
<p>I think it’s 11:59 pacific, so it might actually be later if you live somewhere else…?</p>
<p>I’ve started them all except for the preference ranking, but they’re mostly just filled with ideas that aren’t sentences yet.</p>
<p>@hagakure I’m sure they’re looking more for passion, rather than detail, so you shouldn’t have a problem if you explain them well.</p>
<p>^same. So many ideas I just need to pack them together coherently somehow.</p>
<p>Also, how much are you all writing for seminar preference?</p>
<p>@nnormal: i only wrote 3-5 sentences of explanation for each seminar. they say they aren’t expecting a formal essay.</p>
<p>I feel like my essays are just so bad. bleh :/</p>
<p>wait, so now im confused again. can our critical analysis essays be emotional or would it better if it is more sophisticated?</p>
<p>I’m sure it’s up to your discretion, as long as you show that you can effectively analyze. You’re definitely allowed to add a personal aspect if you want, like if you have a connection with the meaning of the text, but it’s also fine if you don’t include some emotional significance.
at least, that’s what I understand from reading through past threads and stuff.</p>
<p>I am currently deciding on what to write about for my conflict essay, and I was wondering whether it would be better to write about a group conflict, as much of the time at TASP would be spent in groups, rather than a personal or inner conflict. </p>
<p>Any opinions?</p>
<p>Hi! I’ll be applying this year~ ^ I think you should write about a personal conflict, because you’ll be emphasizing your individuality more, and usually those are a little bit easier to write.</p>
<p>I’m sure that how ever way you write it, it will be oh so swagful =)</p>
<p>On a more serious note, is it possible for my essays to be too short? I feel that if I were to turn in an essay with only 800 words or so, it would seem underdeveloped and rushed.</p>
<p>@el1054, i think it really depends on which essay you’re doing and your writing style. for example, my writing style tends to be rather wordy and has lots of unnecessary imagery so my essays are pretty long, but my futures essay is substantially shorter than my other essays. i dunno about other people, but i’m typically keeping my essays at around 1000 or more. </p>
<p>and i have my own question! do you guys think a rather well-known controversial issue would be okay to write about in a topic essay? 'cause the only issue i really have strong opinions about (and i do have a personal experience to go with it) is a pretty hotly debated topic, but i might not come across as terribly creative or unique…</p>
<p>You bet it will be! @el1054 </p>
<p>I think it depends on the essay. For example, my analysis essay is about 1400 words (I didn’t have enough to do a plot summary if that gives you any ideas), and my future essay is around 900, but I did it in a weird format. I would say that as long as it is engaging in some manner- whether relative to the content or to the style in which you wrote it- and you answer the prompt, the word length should not matter.</p>
<p>@unlikely, I think the main point of the essay is to do something that is thought provoking and that you are passionate about. In that order! I feel like the program is geared towards higher, more profound thought, and considering the fact that they admissions faculty doesn’t request your grades until AFTER they have read your essays, you wont have a chance to demonstrate your scholastic success, they don’t know anything about how you are as a thinker or student unless you include those details in your essays.</p>
<p>In doing a “hotly debated” topic you run the risk of exposing your personal views to someone who has opposing views. It may not be a big deal, but everyone is subject to personal biases of which they are unaware. If you do decide continue with this topic, try to take an unexpected standpoint on it and maybe write it in an unconventional style. And be sure to consider your audience. Good luck!</p>
<p>I think it would be fine to talk about a controversial topic, as long as you are able to make intelligent arguments to back up your opinions (which I’m sure you’ll be able to do), and aren’t disrespectful of any opposing views.</p>
<p>okay, thanks for the advice guys! c: good luck on your apps!</p>
<p>just submitted my app! i’m so nervous :0</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips guys! </p>
<p>@hagakure Aghh I know…my knees are shaking from nervousness =/</p>
<p>Anyone else frantically trying to get their last essays finished before the deadline? :P</p>
<p>for anything with a deadline almost half of the applications will be turned in last minute. it should be fine :)</p>
<p>If you do decide continue with this topic, try to take an unexpected standpoint on it and maybe write it in an unconventional style.</p>
<p>^ this is exactly what i did. p; i’m really worried about the topic essay.</p>
<p>ok guys is this due ON the 20th or at the end of the 20th and what time zone are these times based off thanks</p>