Topic help?

College Essays
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<p>I was wondering what all of you thoguht of this topic, I've been having some trouble trying to think of a good topic to write about. But, how do you think an essay of speaking about a passion for learning woudl turn out? The thing is, with an essay like that, i'm not applying to any liberal arts schools (besides really UVa who stresses that idea a little, and UVa doesn't even use the common app.). I have a major picked out already (biology), and do you think it would just send the wrong messages to some of these larger schools that focus more on your specific major? THanks</p>

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<p>Here is some good advice on writing college essays:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>You might also want to look at the fine book by Harry Bauld, "On Writing the College Application Essay". It is available used for as little as $3.44 plus shipping at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Writing-College-Application-Essay-Acceptance/dp/0064637220/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2192489-6541509?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185828826&sr=8-1%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/Writing-College-Application-Essay-Acceptance/dp/0064637220/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2192489-6541509?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185828826&sr=8-1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Thanks, but yeah, a friend is going to lend me the book, but, that still doesn't answer my question..</p>

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<p>I think that looking at, and reflecting on, these materials will help you answer the question, on your own, in a way that is best for you.</p>

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<p>If we try to answer directly, it'll be a lot harder to get in the swing of it. See what you can do yourself, and get that deeper take that'll get you in.</p>