Re: entrance essays YUCK
WILL HOCHMAN (hochman@uscolo.edu)
Fri, 02 Jan 1998 09:51:42 -0700 (MST)
If you want help, I am a college professor and wouldn't mind reading and
making revision suggestions for you...will
On Thu, 1 Jan 1998, EEver73319 wrote:
>
> <<<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!
>