Reading the essays that got me into Boston University! | CommonApp + Supplemental
College Essay Tips
In this video, the speaker shares her experience of writing a college essay that got her into Boston University. She provides tips and inspiration for those who are struggling to write their own essays.
Discussing Personal Growth
- The speaker chose to discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked personal growth and a new understanding of herself or others.
- Her essay focused on overcoming her fear of expression and discovering her own voice.
- Through journaling and reflecting on her experiences, she realized that conforming to external expectations was self-deception. Instead, expressing her true thoughts and feelings could lead to curiosity, innovation, and happiness.
Breaking Free from Conformity
- The speaker's prison break moment ignited the realization that her well-being depended on the choices she made for herself instead of conforming to cultural norms.
- She started a project called Me Care Bears with friends to improve the mental health of pediatric cancer patients. They designed a teddy bear resembling a patient's favorite character to comfort them.
Conclusion
- The speaker hopes that sharing her experience will inspire others who are struggling with their college essays.
- She emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and breaking free from conformity in order to achieve personal growth.
Summer Internship at Quark
The speaker talks about their experience working as an intern at Quark, a company that produces science comics and hosts science olympiads for children. They helped 8-10 year-olds express their take on climate change and share personal insights into their own province's environmental issues.
Responsibilities
- Hosted interviews for children
- Assured shy children that no qualifications were required to express their take on climate change
- Encouraged children to share personal insights into their own province's environmental issues
Writing the Supplementary Essay
The speaker talks about writing the supplementary essay for Boston University. They researched the school by going on its website, Instagram page, and blog site to pick out details that intrigued them.
Topic: What About Being a Student at Boston University Most Excites You?
- Question had a word limit of around 250 to 300 words
- Wrote 250 words
- Excited about BU's focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability
- Intrigued by BU's thought-provoking class environment, particularly in public speaking
- Interested in studying innovation and entrepreneurship at the Questrom School of Business
- Grateful for BU's diverse environment and opportunities to grow collaboratively with others
Conclusion
The speaker concludes the video by thanking viewers for watching and offering encouragement during uncertain times due to COVID-19.
Final Thoughts
- Offers encouragement during uncertain times due to COVID-19