Weird question

[BlondieSinner29]

I don't know if this is the right section. It probably isn't. In fact, I doubt it is, and it's not even really a sexual related story question. Although I have written about them.

I'm in the middle of trying to come up with a very powerful Admissions Essay to UT University.

I just graduated in may of 2013, from a small trade school called, "Southern Career Institute" And I graduated High school with a "real diploma" not a trashy GED j/k but. They don't even have, "A graduated diploma" section listed. Either that or it was so late, I didn't find it. I graduated in 2003 so it's been awhile heh...

They never count these schools, and I know why, the admissions lady on the phone didn't need to explain this shit to me, i'm not as much of a bimbo as people think, but, I need some ideas for a good essay, that's going to grab, "Ut Univeristy's" attention.

Of course i'm going to take the stupid SAT test. I'm just not in the mood for reading a book that's longer then the bible. It was perfect timing because my job entered me in a drawing for "Employee of the Month" which would be neat I could just take them the plaque.

One of my ideas was to write about how much I hate, how they ignore, "Non-credited" colleges. It's okay not to transfer my credits in, i'm cool with that, but atleast make me look good you know? Is it some intimidation factor or what?

I know it's like a 6 month to a year whore college. But oh well, I was on the deans list, you know? I did partial Medical, then changed my program to "Admin Assisting" for the second time. And finished with a certificate.

People say these schools don't work, but they do, you can learn alot. And if your not 17 like me, you can speed up the process a little bit. It's almost like I studied the book for a year, and NOW it doesn't count? Interesting.

I'm not going to be home today. Even if it says, "I'm logged in" i'm not it's just my phone being stupid. So let me know your ideas an e-mail them to me, I don't want to sound boring, because I won't get in that way.

I need 7 years of schooling to study "Criminal Pyscology" and I figured why waste my time at a community college in austin, when that's alot of paper work. I'll do the community college if I don't get in, but, it's worth a shot to try for a better school right?

Can you imagine the status? lol and not to mention the men yummy..

 

[stlgoddessfreya]

I have helped any students write application essays for everything from high school programs to very competitive graduate and professional schools. If you wantto be noticed by the admissions office, here's my advice: get over it. You did the work, you learned what you needed, now you're ready for the next step like everyone else who is applying. If you write an essay about how you don't feel you're getting your due, then you will have spent the only chance you have to show them who you are, as a person, not a test score or a GPA, is someone backward-looking and too caught up in the relative status of your previous school to make a good account of yourself to the school you want to attend. This isn't just advice for getting into college, it's advice for while you're there and in life. You'll miss a lot of great opportunities if you're hung up on how you didn't get your due in the past.

Come up with three qualities that make you a good fit for UT and/or what you want to study there. Then pick a few personal stories from your life that show those qualities. Every essay is going to say the applicant is hard working; yours is going to be the only one about what you learned laying brick for a year or what have you.

Get two people to read it for you, one who knows you well and one who doesn't, to make sure it sounds authentically like you and that it's compelling.

 

[pplwatching]

To answer your latter question first, a lot of people go to community college before enrolling in at university. The fees are usually much less expensive and save money on the lower level classes like English. It also allows students to show the university they're serious about getting an education. The trick is to find out which school and courses they accept before you start.

An essay that will impress an admissions officer is one that demonstrates a combination of your critical thinking skills and your mastery of the English language. Riffing off of your ideas, there has been so much focus on STEM (science, tech, engineering, and math) that when a student says "I want to be an Electrician" (or any trade), educators tend to try to change the student's mind. "That's fine, but you need to be an Md, an engineer, ...". I think that writing about 'alternative' education paths has the potential be an excellent essay. You might write both about why those careers are valuable, necessary, and a good choice for many people, and how that "STEM only" attitude on the part of educators is a disservice to those students. There are a lot of people who prepare for a career by going to a trade school, and then go on to be successful in life.

You might write about why you chose the school that you did and discuss what nuggets of gold might be discovered by looking at your transcript. Did you excel at anything or discover that you loved a particular subject? Finally, you might write that education is never wasted, even if (and especially) if it opens your eyes to new possibilities. Even if they don't accept the course work that looking at your grades demonstrates your commitment to getting an education and your focus on the brass ring.

Good luck. And, (IMHO) if that's your real name in your e-mail address then take your e-mail address out of your post. Women on the boards get enough crap in their PM boxes without putting what looks like their real name and contact info out there.

I'd be willing to proof an essay for you.

Best of luck!

 

[GrrlFriday]

I agree with Freya - treat it like a job application. Why do you belong at UT University? What personal qualities do you bring to your studies, and your potential career in your chosen field?

 

[Bramblethorn]

I need some ideas for a good essay, that's going to grab, "Ut Univeristy's" attention.

Of course i'm going to take the stupid SAT test. I'm just not in the mood for reading a book that's longer then the bible. It was perfect timing because my job entered me in a drawing for "Employee of the Month" which would be neat I could just take them the plaque.

One of my ideas was to write about how much I hate, how they ignore, "Non-credited" colleges. It's okay not to transfer my credits in, i'm cool with that, but atleast make me look good you know? Is it some intimidation factor or what?

If you do this you risk coming across as having a chip on your shoulder. I think most universities would be wary about accepting somebody who displays that attitude - I certainly would. Like the others have suggested here, you're much better off talking about the positives: what you learned at your college and how you went about it, and how university will let you build on that.

 

[lovecraft68]

Jeez I thought this was a plot bunny "I'm blonde bimboish, write me a lights out essay and I will "pay" you.

Sighs and walks away disappointed.

 

[GiggLeGasm]

you're certainly not the first person to take an alternate path before attending a traditional university, but I don't understand why you think it's their job to make exceptions for your previous decisions. It is similar to when a person changes fields, perhaps from the humanities to the sciences. They start over. That's all you're doing. It isn't up to anyone else to find the value in your past several years unless you can articulate it. It's also not their job to make you look good. Show them that you've been willing to walk an unpredictable path. Tell them why you don't regret your previous decisions. Explain to them how you came to the conclusion that you would like to study something new. Don't be afraid to write from your heart, if you can do it in a scholarly manner. Being able to disagree in writing is a valuable skill.

Truly - one of my kids wrote about enduring a family tragedy. One of them wrote a personal reflection of The Old Man and The Sea. They just want to see that you can express yourself at a level that indicates you're ready for further study.

 

[silverwhisper]

i think freya nailed it.

ed

 

[Primalex]

I'm in the middle of trying to come up with a very powerful Admissions Essay

I don't think that we two share the same definition of "middle".

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Anyone who majors in psychology is worse than a bimbo.

Become a plumber or anything useful people will pay for. Air conditioning repair. Auto repair. Refrigeration repair. Home repairs.

 

[neci]

my reading comprehension is shit. sorry.

 

[neci]

dear ut. if you are reading this, give me a call and a free ride. let's make a deal.

 

[RawHumor]

Some good advice here. Also, learn how to spell the position/major you're trying to get into.

 

[Lord Pmann]

I think the worst thing that a person can do is write a college essay that is a complaint about the process of the particular university to which you apply. It's like going into a job interview and firing the person who is doing the interview.

Instead of writing a complaint, write something about how your previous education has prepared you for the next step in the process. Someone before me suggested something similar and that's a fantastic approach. It shows that you have some education already, but are ready to pursue further education. I think a positive outlook is your best bet. Talk about your career choices and why you want to further educate yourself. Talk about what you have already learned.

As for reasons why tech or vocational schools are not widely accepted... They do not follow the curriculum of the industry standards. There are accreditation boards that set the minimum standards for a degree in any particular field.

One of the most common vocational schools in the country is ITT Tech. It's pricey as hell, about $90-100k for a bachelors degree in engineering. However, you cannot legally be called an engineer with such a degree. The classes are not transferable because they do not meet the minimum criteria. Engineering degrees from accredited universities typically require 4-5 Calculus based math classes. ITT Tech requires 1.

I've seen people graduate from these places with such degrees and can't find a proper job because their degrees are not accredited and no college will accept those credits. This degree costs more than a degree from Georgia Tech and isn't even recognized. You could get a degree from Cornell or UPenn for close to ITT Tech and they're Ivy League.

A lot of controversy surrounds these type of schools. If there is anyone to be angry at concerning schools not accepting their credits, it's these vocational schools who don't properly represent their products and sell people on $100k in student loans to get jobs that cannot repay them.

 

[HoneyFortune]

dear ut. if you are reading this, give me a call and a free ride. let's make a deal.

That is exactly what I would write, then sign off with "Love, me. Xo"

I am sure that would work.