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Supplement
Five questions and their answers.
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Eulogy
Written for herself as if she had lived a long life.
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Persevere
Great way to talk about yourself in a different way. Opening sentence is key.
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"Describe a character in fiction, an historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence."
Unique, specialized, and beautifully written.
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Cornell Supplemental
Know what your school wants to hear!
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Common Application: Rock Climbing
A nice, unified essay.
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Eight AMAZINGLY Good Essays
"Be Bop Redemption" is a favorite. There is also one from the point of view of the student's computer.
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Supplemental: Why I Chose This Major
If the college asks for a supplemental or extra essay...write it.
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Humble
It says a great deal even if it is not as proactive as I would like.
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Short
An essay addressing adversity.
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Influence
Simple and more focused on another person than I would recommend, this is still a well written and effective essay.
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FIRE
This is a simple, concise example of how to say a great deal about who you are in the context of one simple question.
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Wolf
This is an excellent example of a narrative that shows off the student's writing ability and their varied interests.
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Bad Essays
These are really bad. Do not write like this.