1. Why do you want to study this subject? Can you prove that you have a real, not superficial interest in it? What is your evidence? 2. Why do you want to study at this university? Do you understand the demands of the course? Do you know the way you will be taught and the [...]
Archive for September, 2009
25 Sep
Broader education in UK?!?
While you cannot expect to experience US liberal arts college style education in UK, you can still get broader education in UK with the “combined honours”, “joint honours” or “major-minor” options. You should expect a varying degree of flexibility from different schools, so it is a good idea to research specific opportunities carefully. How are [...]
22 Sep
Your unique perspective +
In their supplement Colgate ask the following: We honor the many different forms of diversity in our community. Your perspective is valuable because it comes from your life experiences, family background, and culture. Please tell us about yourself and what you believe is the best way to share your perspective. Also, what do you hope [...]
22 Sep
College application tweets
I have just created a C00ledge account on Twitter. It also appears in the top right corner of this blog. You can follow me there and also create your accounts to follow one another. It would be better to create a special account for your application purposes. If you wish to manage several accounts from [...]
22 Sep
Choosing a major
I have just added some links in the “Careers” link list. They might be of some help when considering majors and working on personal statements, especially for career-oriented schools.
18 Sep
Pissed off
Some people keep sending me the same essays under different titles. As you may guess, these are motivational essays. First, I feel tired reading the same thing over and over again. Second, it does not make sense to me. Does it make any sense to you? Please, read my texts on motivational essays. Some people [...]
16 Sep
Mишо от Jacobs University, Bremen
Хей, Лидия! Тук е фантастично! Мисля че вече откровено мога да кажа : Щастлив съм! Всичко тук е awsome – и атмосферата, и кампуса, и хората, всичко! Колкото и да мисля не мога да кажа нищо негативно за тук – всичко е прекрасно, много се радвам че съм тук, и съм доволен от всичко….като започна [...]
15 Sep
Commitment
Yesterday I watched a documentary about a Tai Chi master who taught in a public park in China. People said that they had to go to him at 6.30 every morning for three years before he deemed them serious and agreed to teach them. This anecdote could be used as an illustration of “Commitment” – [...]
15 Sep
Use of Resources
A student of mine was applying to an expensive private American high school. We were discussing her motivational letter, where she had written that she wanted to study there because they offered photography and web-design classes – activities she claimed she could not practice at home. I asked her if her family had a photo [...]
11 Sep
Real isn’t neat
Some students tell me they have no ideas about some topics. Well, some day they’ll have to generate ideas in order to survive, and there’ll be nobody to help them. It’s obvious that they have to develop the skill and habit to think on their own feet. When I have to figure out something and [...]
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