How to Write A Good College Application Essay
How to Write A Good College Application Essay In your applications to colleges, you will present your record of academic achievement and your vision for
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I have always admired David’s dedication to his students. His deep understanding of his subject matter is always aligned with meeting the students where they are thus providing them a successful foundation for college success.
Whether it was learning about cinema verite during Documentary Film or exploring the racial undertones of Huckleberry Finn, Dr. Wolf served as the epitome of effective education. He was always generous with his time, ensured that we dove into each and every text, and encouraged us to ask questions. I am a better writer because of Dr. Wolf. I am a better reader because of Dr. Wolf. I am better because of Dr. Wolf.
I cannot overestimate how blessed I feel to have had Dr. Wolf as a teacher. He was truly instrumental to my education and consequently, to my later success in life. Growing up in the inner city and having learned English as a second language, I learned from Dr. Wolf how to analyze literature during my junior year of high school, a crucial junction education-wise. He helped me to develop the tools necessary not only to maximize my SAT scores and have the chance to attend a top-level university, but also to later thrive in its liberal-arts coursework.
Whether it was freshman English or publishing my school’s literary magazine, Dr. Wolf had always challenged me to be a better reader, a better writer, and to gain a better understanding of the English language. Being raised in a city where, for most of my peers, educational and intellectual development was not considered a worthwhile activity, Dr. Wolf’s instruction had a profound impact on me that I continue to carry in my educational as well as professional pursuits to this day.
