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Re: Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay
Posted by Counsci on 7/12/08
WHH, we come from different schools of thought. It's called
writer's block. I had writer's block and I needed help in starting
my essay by getting feedback from fellow counselors, professionals
that should understand. Lacey is right, I was not asking anyone to
write the essay for me. Obviously, if I couldn't write on my own,
I wouldn't already have a master's degree. Lacey, thanks for your
help and understanding. I have already done some researching. No
one should be ashamed for afraid to ask for help when it's needed.
I teach this lesson to my own students on a daily basis. I also
believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question. I'll be
working on my essay later on this week.
On 7/03/08, lacey wrote:
> the poster need not be ashamed. she didn't ask anyone to write
> him/her essay for him/her. the application process is
> intimidating and often the essay is a big factor in the
> decision making process.
>
> i do think instead of stressing about what you SHOULD write
> about, you should just be honest. most quality programs have
> an interview process and they are going to want to know the
> real you both on paper and in person. don't tell them what you
> or anyone on a message board thinks they want to hear. the
> essay question is pretty straight forward which is to your
> atvantage, just simply answer the questions truthfully and let
> your passion for helping others shine through!
>
> but if you REALLY want to know what others wrote or what good
> examples of weaknesses may be, you could hit the library as
> there are books and resource available for admissions essays.
>
> good luck!
>
> On 7/03/08, WHH?? wrote:
>> You need to do your own work which includes writing your own
>> essay. I think this post is in very poor taste! I'd be
>> ashamed. . . :-(
>>
>>
>> On 6/30/08, counsci wrote:
>>> I am working on an essay for graduate school admission in
>>> counseling (post-masters) and brainstorming some ideas. I
>>> have some ideas in mind, but I would like to get others'
>>> persepctives. The essay is:
>>>
>>> "Discuss the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at this
>>> university. Focus on your long-term goals and how your
>>> academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the
>>> strengths and weaknesses of your academic background, as
>>> well as any additional comments that will assist in
>>> evaluating your application materials."
>>>
>>> How would you respond to an essay like this? Obviously I
>>> have to personalize it, but what type of essay do you
>>> think the admissions committee is looking for? Most
>>> importantly and this is the part I am stuck on, do you
>>> have any examples of what weaknesses in academic
>>> background might be? Thanks. Any response is appreciated.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay, 6/30/08, by counsci.
- Re: Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay, 7/03/08, by WHH??.
- Re: Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay, 7/03/08, by lacey.
- Re: Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay, 7/12/08, by Counsci.
- Re: Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay, 11/04/08, by CompletelyUnderstanding.
- Re: Help-Graduate School Admissions Essay, 11/06/08, by Hi, that post was four months ago but thanks. .
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