Help to start to write an admission essay for the university of Pittsburgh

Greetings!

It can be very difficult writing about yourself, but the one good thing is, you know yourself better than anyone else does! "Where to start" is a good question. Think about it from the school's point of view: why should they admit you to their university? What skills, qualities, and experiences do or have you had that would make you a successful student there? Start by saying something like "I have always had an interest in [whatever you plan to study--or you could even say "a passion for..." if it's true.] Or, perhaps you just recently discovered your interest in your chosen major; tell how that came about. After you explain what you are interested in and why, discuss what courses you have taken in high school that prepared you for your university studies. Also talk about any extracurricular activities you've engaged in, to show your outside interests: sports, clubs, volunteer work, even playing guitar or collecting coins--anything that gives a better picture of who you are. But the main focus will, of course, be on your studies, so spend the most time there. To end, tell the school what you hope to accomplish there. For example: "With my Bachelor's degree in international studies, I plan to go on to law school, to become an international lawyer specializing in multinational corporate contracts." Be sure to mention why the programs at U. Pittsburgh are perfect for your chosen course of study. If you have not yet decided on a major, that's okay, too. Just let the school know that you have studied their available programs and look forward to narrowing down your major from the offered courses of study, and name two or three that interest you.

I hope this helps get you started. If you'd like help with editing your essay once you have a rough draft, feel free to post it here!

Thanks,

Sarah, EssayForum.com

sherkina Member Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 29, 08 Ref.#: 5728	Mar 29, 08, 05:07pm ¦ #1 HI, I am trying to write an admission essay for the university of Pittsburgh and i do not know where to start or where to end could u please help me

EF_Team2 Moderator Posts: 2319 Joined: Mar 1, 06 Ref.#: 5742	Mar 30, 08, 05:04pm ¦ #2 Greetings! It can be very difficult writing about yourself, but the one good thing is, you know yourself better than anyone else does! "Where to start" is a good question. Think about it from the school's point of view: why should they admit you to their university? What skills, qualities, and experiences do or have you had that would make you a successful student there? Start by saying something like "I have always had an interest in [whatever you plan to study--or you could even say "a passion for..." if it's true.] Or, perhaps you just recently discovered your interest in your chosen major; tell how that came about. After you explain what you are interested in and why, discuss what courses you have taken in high school that prepared you for your university studies. Also talk about any extracurricular activities you've engaged in, to show your outside interests: sports, clubs, volunteer work, even playing guitar or collecting coins--anything that gives a better picture of who you are. But the main focus will, of course, be on your studies, so spend the most time there. To end, tell the school what you hope to accomplish there. For example: "With my Bachelor's degree in international studies, I plan to go on to law school, to become an international lawyer specializing in multinational corporate contracts." Be sure to mention why the programs at U. Pittsburgh are perfect for your chosen course of study. If you have not yet decided on a major, that's okay, too. Just let the school know that you have studied their available programs and look forward to narrowing down your major from the offered courses of study, and name two or three that interest you. I hope this helps get you started. If you'd like help with editing your essay once you have a rough draft, feel free to post it here! Thanks, Sarah, EssayForum.com

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