<p>This one essay question is asking me to write about a life struggle/challenge of mine, and how I reacted to it, and what, if I could relive the experience, would I have done differently? </p>
<p>First off, WHY do they ask these type of questions? In retrospect, the only thing that comes to mind for me to provide an answer to it with is wayyyy too personal. And, I don't want to do something cliche like "my parents have been divorced" or "I don't have a dad," even though all of it applies to me, it's too cliche and in truth, neither the divorce nor my "non-existent father figure" really bothers me. </p>
<p>The only way to honestly answer the question, is by talking about the years I was abused by a family member, resulting in my being taken by the CPS, and moving in with my grandparents, and evenutally moving in with my mother across the country, but isn't that way too personal? </p>
<p>Seriously, what is the reasoning colleges evaluate the "problems" of a student when considering prospective students? An applicant shouldn't be accepted based on their problems, but rather their achievements. It's like they're asking us to whine our way in.</p>
<p>You can't just write about "dealing with a problem" without going into in-depth detail of WHY overcoming it is so outstanding, otherwise it's just ineffective IMO. You have to pick and talk about a problem that is truly emotionally worth talking about, which then just turns into a whiney sob story. I don't see why a college admission officer would want to read something like that, or why a public college has any need to require their students to answer it. </p>
<p>I really want to apply, but I don't have anything to answer it with.</p>
<p>How about I pay someone to answer it for me</p>
<p>You're joking, right? If true, you have a real problem, unlike most entitled hs seniors. Write the truth, personal is better. You don't have to open up those areas that are raw for you, but it sounds like an incredibly compelling story. And, if you want me to, I'll be happy to edit it for you. (I'm '12 at Amherst.)</p>
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You're joking, right? If true, you have a real problem, unlike most entitled hs seniors. Write the truth, personal is better. You don't have to open up those areas that are raw for you, but it sounds like an incredibly compelling story. And, if you want me to, I'll be happy to edit it for you. (I'm '12 at Amherst.)
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I was debating on applying to Amherst... quite expensive, though. I might still apply despite the costs, but I prefer Boston University (no offense to your school). And, it's not all that compelling, if you think of the millions of people out there who can barely cope from living in seemingly worse circumstances than that, which is partly what makes answering this type of question feel so contrived, and irritating. </p>
<p>Any way, I have the rough draft practically finished. It's not something I want others to read, it's embarrassing as HECK. hahaha </p>
<p>Perhaps, I'll "Private Message" you the cleaned up mess, perhaps, and then if you have any suggestions or comments that you feel compelled to relay, then I'd love for you to be my guest.</p>