Re: entrance essays YUCK

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<<<yesterday's nytimes had a good article on the subject--as a writing
teacher I think it's a good thing that high school students begin to
experience writing that will affect their lives--such sniveling
complaining about the challenge of doing so makes me think such folks
don't deserve the challenge of an education!>>>

Will,

Ouch.  You're right....I was sniveling and complaining about the challange of
writing a college entrance essay.  Its a hard thing to do, especially when I
know most college professors wouldn't appretiate my writing style...I was just
whining because I didn't want to write the way I HAD to write.  It was a weak
point yesterday.  I was frustrated.  I never should have sent that message, I
realize that.  I really do enjoy writing, but I think sometimes that I can't
express myself the way I'd like.  So sometimes I bitch and moan, but usually
to myself.  I'll try to keep it that way the next time I have to write
something challenging, and hopefully I can at some point become a decent
writer.  
Apologies all around,

Eric

BTW, I finished a nice rough draft of the essay about an hour after I sent
that message.  Ha!

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