Chupes

Hey,
I have to go to a scholarship competition for a college I plan on attending. The competition is an essay test. I guess I'll be given several topics of which I must write about one or two. So, now I need to know how to prepare for this thing? Have any of you ever been to something like this? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Cynthetiq

pick some random topics.. and start writing.

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TheBrit

Something I was always told, go through a dictionary and find some stranger words, and learn the meanings, then try to throw them in (naturally, don't force it) your next essay.

Chupes

Thanks.
Jeez, I just found an example of an older question they used:
"Describe color to a blind man."

uncle_el

i've never been in an essay competition per say, but from the question you posed, i would imagine there is no "right" or "correct" answer. it seems to me that they want to see your writing process:
1. can you write legibly
2. can you convey your thoughts in a timely manner
3. can you be succinct when necessary

the question seems to be sort of a brain teaser, and perhaps many will be that way. not sure if i really helped or not. :shrug:

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keyshawn

Does this college happen to be marquette ?

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Chupes

Nah, OSU scholarship comp for the honors kids

pinoychink790

Try playing video games. It can improve your hand - eye cooridination. Also, try reading for a few hours, it helps to relax you and it can improve your reading and comprehension skills. Also watch television, it can improve your essay writing skills somehow.