다음은 시카고대학(U of Chicago)과 듀크대학(Duke U) 그리고 에모리대학(Emory U)의 대학지원동기(Why School) 및 노스웨스턴대학(Northwestern U)의 대학과 전공지원동기(Why School & Major)에 관한 에세이(각각 644 단어, 434 단어, 300 단어, 250 단어로 작성)로 국제관계론(International Relations)이나 법학(Legal Studies) 계열에 지원하는 학생에게 적합합니다. 3초 안에 일어날 수 있는 일들을 도입부에 사용해 단번에 주의를 끄는 구성으로 인용구를 재치 있게 활용할 줄 아는 안목이 돋보이는 에세이입니다.
U of Chicago: How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago. (upload)
It takes 3 seconds for bacteria to materialize on ham after falling on the floor (The Daily Mail). It takes 3 seconds for an online shopper to lose his or her patience if a website is delayed in loading (New York Times)...
대부분 대학의 원서 에세이 주제에 대한 설명을 보면 주로 고등학교 재학 중에 겪은 일들이나 보고 느끼고 배운 점들을 토대로 자신의 스토리를 쓰라고 하는데 이는 성숙한 지적, 정서적, 감성적 실체가 대게 이때 형성되기 때문이다. 즉 너무 어려서 겪은 일들은 모든 면에서 아직 미숙하기 때문에 아무래도 설득력이 떨어질 수밖에 없다는 것을 의미한다...
다음은 듀크대학(Duke U)의 대학지원동기(Why School)에 맞춰 개작된 원본 에세이의 사본이다.
Duke U (Trinity College of Arts & Sciences): If you are applying to Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, please discuss why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something in particular at Duke that attracts you? Please limit your response to one or two paragraphs.
It takes 3 seconds for bacteria to materialize on ham after falling on the floor (The Daily Mail). It takes 3 seconds for an online shopper to lose his or her patience if a website is delayed in loading (New York Times)...
다음은 노스웨스턴대학(Northwestern U)의 대학과 전공지원동기(Why School & Major)에 맞춰 개작된 원본 에세이의 사본이다.
Northwestern U: Other parts of your application give us a sense for how you might contribute to Northwestern. But we also want to consider how Northwestern will contribute to your interests and goals. In 300 words or less, help us understand what aspects of Northwestern appeal most to you, and how you'll make use of specific resources and opportunities here. (300 word maximum)
It takes 3 seconds for bacteria to materialize on ham after falling on the floor (The Daily Mail). It takes 3 seconds for online shoppers to lose their patience if a website is delayed in loading (New York Times)...
다음은 에모리대학(Emory U)의 대학지원동기(Why School)에 맞춰 개작된 원본 에세이의 사본이다.
Emory U: Many students decide to apply to Emory University based on our size, location, reputation, and yes, the weather. Besides these valid reasons as a possible college choice, why is Emory University a particularly good match for you? (250 words or less)
It takes 3 seconds for bacteria to materialize on ham after falling on the floor (The Daily Mail). It takes 3 seconds for online shoppers to lose their patience if a website is delayed in loading (New York Times)...