"WHY US" College Essay: Tips + Examples from my WHY UCHICAGO Essay

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  • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
    @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  4 роки тому +29

    "Why Us" ends up being a very manageable prompt once you break it down to the 4 section template that I mentioned - this can easily be attributed to shorter essays as well as longer ones! Hope this video helped, and let me know if you have any video suggestions!

  • @peytongordon3971
    @peytongordon3971 3 роки тому +48

    I literally accidentally submitted my UChicago application WITHOUT WRITING MY ESSAY. I completely forgot about the essay potion and just submitted it, and early action came in today and I just knew they were going to reject me, but guess what? They freaking deferred me! I’m definitely doing my essay now and I’m going to make sure it’s strong since they are giving me this second chance!

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  3 роки тому +11

      I'm so glad they're giving you that chance - that's awesome!!! Definitely let admissions know it was by accident and send your essays in ASAP :)

  • @alexgamboa6076
    @alexgamboa6076 3 роки тому +11

    I just want to say Thank you so much, I was stressing about writing some essays and your templates and transitions examples helped me so much, I just finished my essay for the University of Wisconsin Madison and others and just because of your video, I can’t stress this enough THANK YOU once again 🙏🏻 ❤️ Hope you are doing well in UChicago❤️

  • @aesthetically_heheyuh8430
    @aesthetically_heheyuh8430 4 роки тому +5

    5:22 start of speech!

  • @Ernesto12_W
    @Ernesto12_W 3 роки тому +8

    Very useful video!!! I'm writing my essays right now and you've been a huge help :)

  • @maggienoodle
    @maggienoodle 4 роки тому +7

    I love this video and your energy, thank you!

  • @yohanserarias8904
    @yohanserarias8904 4 роки тому +5

    Thank u, thank u, thank u ❤💖🙌. It helped me soooo much!

  • @user-zs7fm1nx4d
    @user-zs7fm1nx4d 3 роки тому +1

    I love ur energy!

  • @madhavilingutla4031
    @madhavilingutla4031 4 роки тому +3

    Great Info!!

  • @journeyawaits1771
    @journeyawaits1771 4 роки тому +5

    I am starting to work on my activities section and wanted to ask could you do one on how COVID-19 affected you section?

  • @mariahureche3578
    @mariahureche3578 4 роки тому +8

    Is there anyway I could go over some things about my essay with you?!

  • @reign_lafrance
    @reign_lafrance 4 роки тому +5

    should it be written in a creative writing style?

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  4 роки тому +8

      Great question! I write almost everything in creative writing style within a personal narrative format. It's totally up to you - I think that you be creative but still give them practical points. :)

  • @melaniehernandez4178
    @melaniehernandez4178 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, I am applying for UChicago, and do have a quick question. When writing the "why UChicago" essay, is it better to format it in splits paragraph or one full length due to the word count that is suggested? Also, do they take points away if you do not stay within the word count; 250-500, or do they not penalize you whether if you stay on the word count or go over?

    • @Arminus_
      @Arminus_ Рік тому +1

      Most prob don’t want it to be over as they have to read and review a lot of essays. They’ll probably think wow this person can’t understand simple rules, so I’d say don’t. If you want to be completely sure talk with so of there reps, I’m sure they could answer that for you

  • @leviferrell409
    @leviferrell409 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, I’m having trouble with my introduction…do you have a video that hones in on intros?

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  3 роки тому

      Hello!! Yes I do! Here's the link - ua-cam.com/video/2A1HtzJb1dw/v-deo.html 😊 Good luck!

  • @julyashyrokaya3149
    @julyashyrokaya3149 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @krishnarao4840
    @krishnarao4840 4 роки тому +2

    Good

  • @jazminelarricke7706
    @jazminelarricke7706 4 роки тому +2

    HIIII, your videos have helped soo much! my extended essay is 740 and their suggested word limit is 650 should I shorten it ?

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much for keeping up with all of my videos! I would recommend reading through for repetition/redundancies and cutting some lines out. It's always hard to identify repetition in a college essay, especially through good writing, but if you can do that and cut out lines, that would be great.
      A longer essay may detract from the story that you're trying to tell given how many essays the admissions board's going to read already. Good luck!

    • @jazminelarricke7706
      @jazminelarricke7706 4 роки тому

      @@TheAlmostAstrophysicist Thank you so much

  • @mannylopez6219
    @mannylopez6219 4 роки тому +3

    can you read my essay by chance😢

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  4 роки тому

      I do offer essay editing services - you can shoot me an email! :)

    • @pepaxxxsvinka3379
      @pepaxxxsvinka3379 3 роки тому

      @@TheAlmostAstrophysicist Do you still offer this evaluation? And is it applicable to the PhD essay as well? Thank you!

  • @Happytrader_19
    @Happytrader_19 Рік тому

    hello my college application deadline is 11/01/23 please have mercy on me and review my essay for me . I am from a poor background please how can I contact you and send my activities lists for you for review