choco
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Post by choco on Jan 4, 2011 23:54:15 GMT -5
I hope this is ok to post here. I wasn't sure because it does count as a real-life issue but there's obviously a lot of writing and this section says non-writing.
So, any of you have any tips for this? It's taking up almost all of my thinking space. I want to work on my story but I start feeling guilty the moment I want to even think about turning on the game or logging onto my blog to even start a draft. I'm behind on all of my free time activities (forums, blogs, etc.). This isn't to say I don't do anything at all but we all know how it can be. My load time from desktop to neighborhood can be anywhere from 7-9 minutes. I know I'll get to it but along with this and working out again after three weeks (my shin splints haven't allowed me to really get into my cardio up and I just started the P90X. Yes, crazy, I know) and being so tired, I feel like I'm writing in circles, so to speak. I know I'm suppose to write about why I want to enter the program (social work/mental health counseling) and what I'll do with it to help the world but it feels as though there are only so many words I can say to them before I put down "I want to go to School X because I think I can learn a lot and I want to enter this program to help people."
So, again, any tips, tricks, hijinks? I know it's been a while since I've had to apply to schools but my senile self must have really repressed the whole applying process.
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Post by raquelaroden on Jan 5, 2011 6:56:05 GMT -5
Maybe be specific about why you think you're a good fit for that program--are there specific people there with whom you want to work? Do they have a subspecialty program or some sort of campus organization that you believe will prepare you to do what you want to do in a way no other program can? What areas are you most interested in (what issues/problems do you want to help people with). They don't just want to know why you want to get into a program like that--they want to know why they should consider you for their particular program. If you are applying to more than one, then you should seriously consider tailoring portions of your statement to each school.
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Post by rad on Jan 5, 2011 10:00:43 GMT -5
It's also good to give examples of where you've demonstrated the skills/characteristics they are looking for, so if you help customers at work, or you've done voluntary work, or organised projects, or you have a hobby that involves you listening to others or working in teams (that could be playing in a band for instance) or anything at alll where you can say you've got transferrable skills/experience etc
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Seera
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Post by Seera on Jan 5, 2011 13:10:40 GMT -5
Also tell them what you can do for them. Show them examples of how you can help them (be the best student they've ever had). You'll bring them a creative way to look at things by stating that you write creativity in your free time (whether you mention that you use Sims 2 to help that is up to you). If the program is a challenging one state that you won't be afraid of taking it on since you've started the P90x program and briefly summarize what the P90x is.
Oh, and you can help people in the field of education so why social work/counseling specifically? My undergraduate adviser spat that out at me when I said I wanted to go into pharmacy to help people.
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