Selection committees may look at quantitative or qualitative information when selecting students. Large public universities often limit their review to quantitative data while smaller public and private colleges look beyond the numbers to see the whole student. Also this information is used to place you at the correct level in post-secondary courses. Qualitative information shows what makes you individually suited for a college or particular field of study. Self-motivation, discipline, intellectual curiosity, social maturity are all factors which can be revealed in recommendations and essays and, to a lesser degree, through activities and courses as they reflect your choices during high school.
Some colleges make the essay optional.
These same questions are often asked for scholarship essays. The following are some sample essay questions. Goals - Describe your educational, personal or career goals. At the same time, students taking French, German and Russian have dropped dramatically. Professors believe the increased popularity of Spanish classes is a result of more interaction with Hispanic students and a desire to be better prepared for the multi-lingual job market.