It is hard to believe that it is already August 1st... Most college applications for students in the class of 2009 have already been released, are being launched today, or will be available in the very near future. (OSU is the number one school that students at WKHS apply to and today is their application launch date.) Be sure that when you begin completing any application that you double check that it is for the fall of 2009! When you visit college websites they may give you the option of completing your application electronically or by downloading the application. It can be helpful to download the application so that you can see what all you will be asked to provide, but it is very important to apply online as that is what colleges prefer. I, of course, wanted to see what the essays looked like for OSU and I have good news for you - they have decreased their essay requirements from 2 (250 word) essays to 1 (400 word) essay. The questions... well, it will be interesting to see what you come up with for your answers...Here are the OSU essay questions for you to check out...
1. The 2008 presidential race is already considered historic for having introduced new levels of diversity among candidates in serious contention. Identify a public figure from years past whose race, gender, profession, or other circumstances would have prevented him/her from being a political contender and describe why that person might succeed as a political leader today.
2. While we all take pride in the many accomplishments and opportunities of our own country, we also can benefit from a better understanding of ideas and practices in other parts of the world. Select a country and describe a policy, approach, or philosophy that might make that country a model for us to seriously consider in the United States. What would it take for this idea to work in the U.S.?
3. In an election year, we are exposed to a wide range of viewpoints in speeches and editorials. What’s your editorial? Write an essay making the case for an issue about which you are particularly passionate. Remember: a good editorial is validated by facts, and the sources of those facts should be noted. An editorial composed of unsupported claims or unsubstantiated facts will be considered a weak argument.
2. While we all take pride in the many accomplishments and opportunities of our own country, we also can benefit from a better understanding of ideas and practices in other parts of the world. Select a country and describe a policy, approach, or philosophy that might make that country a model for us to seriously consider in the United States. What would it take for this idea to work in the U.S.?
3. In an election year, we are exposed to a wide range of viewpoints in speeches and editorials. What’s your editorial? Write an essay making the case for an issue about which you are particularly passionate. Remember: a good editorial is validated by facts, and the sources of those facts should be noted. An editorial composed of unsupported claims or unsubstantiated facts will be considered a weak argument.
Have fun checking out the applications for your colleges!
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