Writing can allow you to have many perspectives and experiences that are not yours. It is possible to write for many purposes. Although the reasons behind writing and context may differ, the goal is the same: to make what you have to say stand out and be heard by those who read it. I used to write for grades in my writing past. However, I recently had to try a new writing form to win a scholarship.
There are many topics to write about when applying for scholarships and college. The essay should focus on your high school experience, how you overcame obstacles and other topics. In one essay, it was stated that you were asked to write about a time when you took on a leadership position where there wasn’t one before. This topic seemed to be something I could relate to. I replied by sharing a story about my experience as the speaker at the school’s football pep rallies. This topic allowed me to convince my readers that this scholarship is a good fit for me. The submission deadline fell during the school year because of the time the board would need to read all the essays and determine which ones were worthy of the award. This timing helped me understand that I wasn’t alone in trying to meet deadlines. My essay was not the only one being read by the board. They would also be presented with hundreds of insightful and intellectual essays. I had to use my words and experience to distinguish myself from the rest. I had the responsibility to show that I could manage and lead a group consisting of around 900 students. At the same time, I had to give control to the board. I would have a good chance of being awarded the scholarship if they did. Throughout the essay, I gave many analogies comparing speaking at the pep rallies to speaking in front of the United States as you give your presidential campaign speech hoping to persuade everyone to vote for your awesome Republican/Democratic party. The essay can be compared to being a plaintiff in a court matter. Everyone wants to support you. These analogies are used in the essay to help me get across my point. While the experience of leading pep rallies was very satisfying, it can also serve as a way for you to practice leadership or public speaking skills.
After reviewing my essay, I was able to see all the things I could have done differently in order achieve my goal. Although my scholarship essay was formal, I could have written it in a more professional tone and used analogies that were better illustrated. Writing persuasively is a way to convince the board you are an intelligent student with the skills and abilities to get through college. You must make them consider you an asset for their company. Even though these “mistakes”, while few, lingering feelings of regret that I couldn’t have been a better scholar than I was still. I am proud to have won the scholarship, because my essay was clearly an insight into my leadership abilities.
Once I had achieved my goal of receiving the scholarship, the process of editing the essay topic form was easier. You don’t have to use the five paragraph introduction, conclusion, and conclusion format. As a writer, you are encouraged to go beyond those boundaries. It is important that you are aware of scholarship board members’ potential colligate status due to the nature of the scholarship. You can decide on the topic you want to write about. The level of college-going students will dictate that formal writing is expected. It means that the writer should use correct punctuation, avoid slang and use diction to convey the message they want to make. A prompt that is informal would allow the writer to reduce the pressure while still serving a clear purpose. While informal writing allows for some slang to be used, it still requires diction to make the point clear. It is essential that the writer establishes a tone for their writing.
It is difficult to write for any prompt, topic or award. The writer will be able to communicate the message better if they understand the prompt or topic. This writing stimulates the brain and makes it function. Handwriting or typing a paper is a way to use your motor skills. Reading the prompt text and the paper will help you use your visual skills. The writer’s mind will expand if all the skills are used. We can be fed a lot of information. Writing is not meant to overwhelm the reader, but rather to offer your perspective or help with their needs. Because I knew exactly what my board members were looking for in my scholarship essay about leadership, I deliberately used formal language and tone. I let them see me from their perspective, which allowed me to earn the scholarship that I wanted.
