Umich essays really sucks!!!

Transfer Students
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<p>I know I could be special because I am transferring from the Spartan(Michigan State) to the Wolverine. But the Umich's essays are really really horrible. Here it is. Could anybody help?</p>

<p>All applicants, answer one of the following questions, either [A], **, or [C]. Make sure your name and the question text are on each page. (approximately 500 words)</p>

<p>[A] Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?</p>

<p>OR</p>

<p>** Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?</p>

<p>OR</p>

<p>[C] Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.</p>

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<p>Here is a short answer one, also required:
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA): Describe your educational path. How did you get to where you are today? What are your educational goals, and how does the University of Michigan fit into them?</p>

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<p>No offense, but how can we help? These are your essays, your stories, and your application. Other than bouncing ideas off of us, we really can't, and honestly shouldn't do more than that. </p>

<p>Throw us some ideas, and we can tell you our opinions :)</p>

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<p>If you haven't had a major setback in your life, don't do A</p>

<p>If you don't live in an unique town or a town that has a unique concern, don't do B</p>

<p>If you can't do A or B, hopefully you have read a book, and C becomes your only choice.</p>

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<p>Sorry about the silly post, but I just want to know the approach.</p>

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<p>I'll admit, UMich is no fun at all.</p>

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<p>Approach how you'd approach any paper. Why should U-M admit you? Your essays tell them about you personally, yourself not just pure stats. Anyone (almost) can study for hours upon end and still earn that A, that's not the point, it's what you can bring to campus with your unique experience and story.</p>

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<p>Those are fairly typical essay prompts. You might want to check out some of the threads in the College Essay forum here on cc. There are also several books on how to write good essays.</p>

<p>The point is, as Cvjn says, to show yourself in the essay - use one of the prompts as a take-off point. You can be as creative as you like. Don't feel that the topic you choose has to be earth-shaking. </p>

<p>You could write about your favorite book as a small child; a book you loved because your grandmother used to read it to you; or a serious book on any topic. Either of the other two topics could be addressed in a similar range of ways.</p>

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<p>I agree with what you are kinda saying though... I applied to a lot of places, but overall, the uofm application really seemed to make the least sense. The essays are odd and uninteresting, and the whole application is just a little confusing and weird...</p>

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<p>What is up with the lack of the "What are your reasons for transferring?" essay?</p>

<p>That's a really standard essay for basically every transfer application...</p>

<p>Good Luck:)</p>

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<p>I'd actually agree. Out of all the essays of top universities, U-M has the most boring ones imo lol... though I think they can be easily molded into something that's more fun.</p>

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<p>Maybe having a "boring" question is to see if you are a real thinker</p>

<p>It is much easier to answer a very specific question, but to come up with something different and imaginitive can be much harder</p>

<p>for instance, if they asked about how to fix your school is easier than tell us about a local issue you would work on and why</p>

<p>And if you can't find a book to discuss....</p>

<p>Myy D had to write an essay once on the most important thing she ever learned....pretty general, but she truely made it her own</p>