다음은 갭이어(Gap Year) 에세이로 윌리엄앤메리대학(College of William & Mary), 존스홉킨스대학(Johns Hopkins U), 에모리대학(Emory U) 등의 고유 주제에 관한 내용(각각 515 단어, 500 단어, 400 단어, 300 단어, 250 단어, 200 단어로 작성)입니다. 인문과 사회과학(Humanities & Social Science) 계열, 특히 정치신학(Political Theology)이나 정치학(Political Science) 또는 아시아학(Asian Studies) 관련 전공에 지원하는 학생에게 적합하며, 고대의 종교가 다신교 중심에서 일부 일신교 중심으로 전환하게 된 원인에 착안해 구상된 내용입니다.
College of William & Mary: Beyond your impressive academic credentials and extracurricular accomplishments, what else makes you unique and colorful? We know nobody fits neatly into 500 words or less, but you can provide us with some suggestion of the type of person you are. Anything goes! Inspire us, impress us, or just make us laugh. Think of this optional opportunity as show and tell by proxy and with an attitude. For additional context, check out the William & Mary Admission Office video message at www.wm.edu/admissionvideo.
While immersed in reading and reveling in Greek and Roman mythology, along with Plutarch and the Egyptian lore...I became increasingly curious about the transition of religious leanings of the West from polytheism to monotheism...
...본 에세이는 이에 대한 대표적인 사례로 종교라는 민감한 주제를 역사적이고 정치적인 측면에서 접근해 자신만의 예리한 가설에 도달하는 내용으로 뛰어난 분석력과 통찰력 그리고 논리력이 돋보인다.
하지만 본 에세이 역시 논리의 시작 자체는 일반적이다 못해 진부하기 짝이 없었던 것이 사실이다. 어려서 어머니의 성화에 못 이겨 서너 번 읽어봤던 그리스신화 전집의 일부가 전부였...다...
다음은 존스홉킨스대학(Johns Hopkins U)과 에모리대학(Emory U)의 고유 주제에 맞춰 개작된 “Monotheism vs. Polytheism” 에세이의 사본이다.
Johns Hopkins U: Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 on a spirit of exploration and discovery. As a result, students can pursue a multi-dimensional undergraduate experience both in and outside of the classroom. Given the opportunities at Hopkins, please discuss your current interests—academic or extracurricular pursuits, personal passions, summer experiences, etc.—and how you will build upon them here. (300-500 Word limit)
Emory U: In addition to the Common Application’s Personal Statement, please choose one (1) of the essays below (500 word limit). This supplemental essay should give us insight on your character as well as your potential fit with Emory University. Please consider your essay thoughtfully, as our Admission Committee and Faculty have special interest in this portion of your application.
- What is something you have taught yourself in the last year? How did you teach yourself this new skill or concept and what was the result? (500 word limit)
While immersed in reading Plutarch and Greek mythology, along with the Egyptian lore...I became increasingly curious about the transition of religious leanings of the West from polytheism to monotheism...
다음은 보스턴대학(Boston College)의 고유 주제에 맞춰 개작된 “Monotheism vs. Polytheism” 에세이의 사본이다.
Boston College: We would like to get a better sense of you. Please select one of the questions below and write an essay of 400 words or less providing your response.
- Many human beings throughout history have found inspiration and joy in literature and works of art. Is there a book, play, poem, movie, painting, music selection, or photograph that has been especially meaningful to you?
While immersed in reading Plutarch and Greek mythology...I became increasingly curious about the transition of religious leanings of the West from polytheism to monotheism...
다음은 컬럼비아대학(Columbia U)의 고유 주제에 맞춰 개작된 “Monotheism vs. Polytheism” 에세이의 사본이다.
Columbia U: For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the field or fields of study that you noted in the Member Questions section. If you are currently undecided, please write about any field or fields in which you may have an interest at this time. (300 words or less)
While immersed in reading Plutarch and Greek mythology, I became increasingly curious about the transition of religious leanings of the West from polytheism to monotheism...
다음은 듀크대학(Duke U)과 버지니아대학(U of Virginia) 그리고 서던캘리포니아대학(U of Southern California)의 고유 주제에 맞춰 개작된 “Monotheism vs. Polytheism” 에세이의 사본이다.
Duke U: (Optional) Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you'd like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you've had to help us understand you better-perhaps related to a community you belong to, your sexual orientation or gender identity, or your family or cultural background-we encourage you to do so. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (250 word limit)
U of Virginia: Required of ALL applicants, regardless of school or program. Answer one of the following questions in a half page or roughly 250 words:
- While a student at U.Va., Fulbright Scholar Rowan Sprague conducted groundbreaking research aimed at protecting the complex structure of honeybee hives. We know that colonies include bees acting in a diverse range of roles, all equally important to the success of the hive. What role will you play in the U.Va. hive?
U of Southern California: Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections (250 word limit).
...You see, while immersed in reading Greek mythology, I became increasingly curious about the transition of religious leanings of the West from polytheism to monotheism...
다음은 노터데임대학(U of Notre Dame)의 고유 주제에 맞춰 개작된 “Monotheism vs. Polytheism” 에세이의 사본이다.
U of Notre Dame: Please select two of the following four prompts and provide a response of approximately 150 words (not to exceed 200 words) to each.
- A good story starts with a good beginning. Get us hooked in the first 150 words.
While immersed in reading Plutarch and Greek mythology...I became increasingly curious about the transition of religious leanings of the West from polytheism to monotheism...