A few days ago
music123

If you’re creative with boring essay prompts – please help me :)?

I have to write an essay to qualify for National Merit Finalist status and the prompt is so bland:

in your own words, describe your personal characteristics, accomplishments, primary interests, plans and goals. What sets you apart? Essay ~ 500 words

Does anyone have any ideas on how to make this interesting or original and not just a boring essay about accomplishments? ANY help is greatly appreciated πŸ™‚ Thanks so much.

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A few days ago
Anonymous

Favorite Answer

Write it in “I am” sentences.

For example: I am George. I am a man. I am a student at Central High School. I am addicted to love. I am a happy guy. I am starting to fall asleep. I am offended when people call me “chunky.” I am fond of girls with blonde hair. I am going to the zoo this summer. I am going to pet the zebra. I am going to feed the lion. I am going to get my hand bitten off.

And then just keep going like that.

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A few days ago
Kate J
I’d make my outline for the essay just as you described:

Personal characteristics – example: I believe myself to be good-natured, kind, a good friend – then give examples from your life from how you dealt with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and these characteristics came into play

Primary Interests – List hobbies or interests and why you enjoy them. Do you read, play an instrument, have any creative outlets? Are you interested in any subjects like history or sports?

Plans – What are your academic plans for the future? What do you want to become?

Goals – What your academic plans will allow you to do. For instance, if you plan on being a veterinarian, how you will help to enrich others’ lives by giving their pets the best care you can. If your goal is to be an attorney, how you will do the best you can to represent your clients and see that they get a fair trial.

What sets you apart? List your very best qualities and how you think they make you unique and special to others.

Hope I helped a little πŸ™‚

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A few days ago
Jamie F
Write it in rhyme! An essay a la Dr. Seuss would be fun and get the readers attention.
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5 years ago
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I love it. Not only are you an artist, but you have a flair for writing, too. I hope you will pursue it. One criticism: All of the sentences in your final paragraph begin with “I”. That should be changed.
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