What did you guys say for essays about why you are interested in this college and why you think you will thrive here.
The first thing I did was go on the university’s website and look into specific things that interested me. For example, any specific programs, clubs, classes, majors, etc that I would partake in. Relate your personal experiences as well; so if you did a club in high school, is there something at the college you can do as well?
The second thing is look at how a specific college self-promotes itself (redundant phrase there, sorry). Look at your mail, the website, social media pages, etc to look for adjectives they use to describe themselves. You can use some of the same terms in your essay about them.
Good luck!
Well, I would start by answering the question honestly. With all the schools in this country, why HAVE you decided to apply there? What is it about THAT school that put it on your list??
Then I would do my homework, always keeping in mind the subtext: you should be giving them a reason to say yes. Don’t go on and on about all they’re doing right— they know that. They’re not looking for that from someone who hasn’t experienced it yet. They’re looking for validation that you belong on their campus-- that you will indeed thrive.