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Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:01 pm
by piney
I don't have time to practice, but I already know how to write. How do I do well on this section.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:04 pm
by red52
piney wrote:I don't have time to practice, but I already know how to write. How do I do well on this section.
Write coherently, tell why your side is a better choice. Address the facts of the opposing side and explain why their facts will not reach the same result as your conclusion. Do this in a clear, concise, and well written manner and you will be fine.
I did a few today, it is honestly really easy.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:06 pm
by piney
Is it a standard 5 paragraph essay?
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:07 pm
by ph14
The essay doesn't matter at all. There is no format. I think you just pick a point a side and argue for it.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:11 pm
by piney
ph14 wrote:The essay doesn't matter at all.
That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Now I can watch TV.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:11 pm
by ph14
piney wrote:ph14 wrote:The essay doesn't matter at all.
That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Now I can watch TV.
That is the correct decision. Relax and enjoy yourself.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:53 pm
by rebexness
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:55 pm
by dingbat
rebexness wrote:piney wrote:I don't have time to practice, but I already know how to write. How do I do well on this section.
Can you really "do well" on something that is not graded?
it's more like if you do really, really badly you can hurt your chances.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:57 pm
by rebexness
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:06 pm
by red52
i was thinking about doing something like this on my essay:
thoughts?
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:47 pm
by dingbat
With really bad, I mean not being able to string a coherent sentence together or quoting passages from Mein Kampf.
Not sure about drawing pictures but I'd personally give bonus points for the giraffe
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:53 pm
by alwayssunnyinfl
Part of me recalls the common wisdom being that, if they feel like your application is overly prepared, they compare your writing style on the essay to that in your personal statement to try to glean how much help you got in preparing your PS. I also have a terrible memory.
Re: Just remembered there's an essay
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:10 am
by SumStalwart
alwayssunnyinfl wrote:Part of me recalls the common wisdom being that, if they feel like your application is overly prepared, they compare your writing style on the essay to that in your personal statement to try to glean how much help you got in preparing your PS. I also have a terrible memory.
I love the disclaimer.