Question

NHS Application Essay - Outline

@nincompoop

Answer 1

@nincompoop

Answer 2

oh, he decided to come back lol

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ALRIGHT!

Answer 4

k let's start :D

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focus on these two things for now
general purpose:_________________
specific purpose: ________________

these two will be the very guide of the whole essay

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i have no clue as to what either of those are .-.

Answer 7

LOL

Answer 8

i mean like i dont know what either of my purposeses are

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temporarily let us think that our general purpose is To Join Honors Society

Answer 10

makes sense

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specific would be To join the honors society (selection process) to gain experience, develop and hone skills and whatever you think you can contribute for the society.

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making further sense

Answer 13

list the things you mentioned earlier, I want to read them again

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- gain more leadership experience
- feel i would be a good fit
- want to continue to grow academically and surround myself with people who have the same goals
- mid and long term goals (college) and how the organization will help me get into the school of my choice
- interested in becoming more involved in the community service aspect of the organization

Answer 15

I've been reading past appliers suggestions:
"Talk about your beliefs on the importance of education, your extra-curriculars, your community service, and characteristics or qualities that you have and think would be good for someone in NHS (good sportsmanship, friendly, hardworking, etc). Talk about what you could bring to the club and mention some leadership roles that you participate in (i.e. club president, sports captain, etc).What kind of classes do you take? Perhaps Honors or AP Classes? Maybe you could mention some of your values as well? How do you feel about certain subjects pertaining to school? End it with something like, 'I look forward to hearing from you soon' or 'I anticipate a positive experience'."

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specific purpose:
To join The Honors Society in order to improve academic standing (needs more forceful statement), gain leadership experience (gain "more" indicates that you are already a leader), contribute to the cause through community service.

Answer 17

sounds good

Answer 18

i still dont know what my first sentence is..

Answer 19

it would be good if we can stick to 3 or 4 specific purposes so that we can show a sense of goal orientation

Answer 20

don't worry about the first sentence for now

Answer 21

lol...i can do the rest of the essay if i could just start

Answer 22

we can tackle that in different angle such as what does The Honors Society mean for you

Answer 23

i need the first sentence so i can build the rest of it really...thats about it

Answer 24

you want to be direct and on point. state your purpose
I am writing this letter to enter (or join) your selection process ….

Answer 25

students get advised to talk about a little bit of personal background and no-modesty (selling point), which are good. but sometimes in order to sell yourself, you need to be able to show that everyone else is the same and that there's something you have that they do not.

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I write this letter to join the organization's selection process with hopes to be chosen as a member of the National Honor Society here at [school name]

Answer 27

i should switch the placing of organization and NHS

Answer 28

I would cross out "with hopes"
you want to join the selection process because "YOU ARE A GOOD FIT" remember?

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"I write this letter with the purpose of entering the National Honor Society’s selection process to be chosen as a member of the organization here at ____."

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wordy. it is implicit that being chosen or not is part of the process.
… selection process as a member of the School name

Answer 31

what?

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take out "to be chosen"

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make it seem like they have no choice but to accept your application. show confidence and take command

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"I write this letter with the purpose of entering the National Honor Society’s selection process as a member of the organization here at ____."?

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but then it says i am a member of the org..

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I am writing this letter to enter your/the selection process for the Honors Society here at (name of the school).

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oh....see that's actually correct now

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next sentence would be your specific purposes.

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which is to improve my high school career as a member?

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whatever your specific purposes are.

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we just need to be able to weave it together with a good flow

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"This organization will aid me in improving my academic standing, gaining further leadership experience, and contributing to causes in the community. "

Answer 43

does it flow well from your last sentence?

Answer 44

I write this letter with the purpose of entering the National Honor Society’s selection process here at ____. This organization will aid me in improving my academic standing, gaining further leadership experiences, and contributing to causes in the community.

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take your time lol

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Your organization provides the crucial means to accelerate my academic standing, to prepare me to be an outstanding leader through experience, and to allot students that have the same goal I can socialize, network and grow with.

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dang o.o

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And I would like to be able to contribute … (your shareable skills and talent, and your community service plan)

Answer 49

oh kewl...we (and by we, i mean youre godliness) just figured this all out

Answer 50

alright, kill the rest of the essay
I think your introduction is solid

Answer 51

OMGTHANKYOUSOMUCH

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I write this letter with the purpose of entering the National Honor Society’s selection process here at ____. This organization provides the necessary means to improve my academic standing, further prepare me in becoming an eminent leader through experience, and support an atmosphere of students bearing similar goals as my own to network, and grow with.
My family moved to the United States roughly five Februaries ago with the sole desire of enabling me to excel in the academic aspect of my high school career. Having kept this in mind all these years, I am yet to fail to live up to this goal. I put a great deal of effort in all my works, challenging myself with advanced courses, and perpetually competing for the top rank among my fellow classmates in most, if not all, of my classes. It would be difficult to specify an instance of my leadership, but I have been part of several successful collaborations in which I functioned as a leader to my team. Over the years, these group works have aided me to advance and develop my role as a leader. Furthermore, I thoroughly enjoy helping out those in need. I volunteer at events for causes in our community such as ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Walk’ and ‘Relay for Life’ every year. While there existed one, I volunteered at the special education department at South West Middle School –the middle school I attended. Since this summer, having reached the minimum age, I volunteer in the Neuro/Stroke Unit at Dr. Phillips Hospital every week, interacting with patients and their families, and assuring their well being. Alongside my works in the community, I am also part of an online forum, Open Study, where I assist students in need with questions about certain subjects, namely Mathematics, and additional similar homework. In addition to the previously mentioned works, I spend 5-10 hours every week tutoring kids who require one-on-one assistance. Additionally, I hope to contribute the several qualities my character possesses. I am very giving and selfless by nature, and have established great empathy for those in need. I am a sincere and reliable individual. I work hard and am always willing to sacrifice my time to achieve any and all goals. I am very open minded and non judgmental, rather accepting, towards all people.
I believe myself to be a valuable candidate on account that I verily demonstrate the qualities of leadership, scholarship, service, and character; and, if I am fortunate to obtain admittance into the NHS, that I would act in no way to devalue the stature of this organization.


@nincompoop

Answer 53

when is this due? I am working on my physics report at the moment :-\

Answer 54

Lol just turned it in this morning.. whatevs, it is what it is now
you have fun getting physical with those reports!