Amelya FoxPlainfield, ILHonors engineering student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
My favorite books to read have always been memoirs, because they so beautifully combine creativity with the author's real story. I see college application essays as a type of memoir. They provide an opportunity to tell your own story creatively, letting your past, passions, and goals guide you. I learned a lot about myself from writing my college essays, and I'd like to help others with that same experience.
I wrote a personal statement essay and what feels like hundreds of supplemental/scholarship essays, and now that I've taken a step back and been through two years of college, I have a pretty good grasp on what works. My essays got me a full ride at my university, as well as several local scholarships and scholarship offers from other universities. Additionally, I worked with a qualified mentor when getting started on my applications, so I do have some structured experience in learning the process.
I don't get to write as much as I used to as an engineering major, so I would love to exercise this passion again as a tutor. The college applications and admissions process is a big deal, and my goal is to help guide students through the experience in a way that will allow their story to shine.
