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🟢Montage Structure(From
"College Essay Essentials" Page 16-19)
Montage is a technique that involves creating a new whole from separate fragments (pictures, words, music). In filmmaking, a montage is
used to condense space and time so that information can be delivered in a more efficient way.

▫️But which moments from your life should you choose? That’s something we won’t decide right this second— it’ll take some time—but it’s what will ultimately provide the building blocks for your essay. And remember that there’s no right answer to that question, since essay writing is an art, not a science.

Tips for Finding a Good Focusing Lens

☑️1. Make it visual. Storytelling is a visual medium. Use a lens that will help conjure images in the reader’s mind. And, by the
way, I don’t recommend writing “soundtrack” or “mix tape”
essays in which your favorite songs provide the soundtrack for your life, as the reader can’t hear the music (and often doesn’t know or have the same emotional connection as you do to the songs referenced). Be a painter— conjure some images in our mind.
☑️2. Consider using something you know a lot about. Know how
to cook? Use food. Play chess? Use that! Use your essence
objects list for ideas.
☑️3. Find a focusing lens that allows you to “go wide.” Use a
metaphor that will allow you to discuss several different aspects of who you are.

With Montage Structure…
Think of the events in a montage being linked thematically. For
example:

My first lesson in behavioral economics came from my
grandfather.
An experience with my dad taught me my second lesson in
behavioral economics.
But it wasn’t until I read Freakonomics that I began to actively examine the world through the lens of a behavioral
economist.
Behavioral economics has provided me with an avenue to
explore some of life’s most complex questions.
Although there are no concrete answers to these questions,
finding my passion for the social sciences has not only led
me to a potential career path, but has also brought me closer
to my family.

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Congratulations Khurshida 😍!

We have results ⚡️

Even if I'm not that experienced mentor,I have checked some essays.I noticed so many mistakes one of them is writing all the experiences in one essay, you have only 650 words, sometimes it ends up with only your achievements, that's not the point! You have already mentioned your achievements in your application. Just imagine, admission officers have just checked your achievements then moving on your essay and your essay is also telling the same story, that's totally boring right!? You can see how I give feedback here (not professional feedback)
So read that book but pay attention if you don't do exercises in that book, you can't see any results! I will try to share it as a post)

Ba'ribir oqımaysiz kerek jerlerin post qılıp taslap turaman🙂
Deal?

🟢Narrative structure (From "College Essay Essentials"Page 18)
Joseph Campbell, an American writer and mythologist, called it the
monomyth, or Hero’s Journey. I’ll refer to it as a narrative structure. Its
basic elements are:
1. Status quo
2. Inciting incident/Status quo change
3. Raise the stakes
4. Turning point/Moment of truth
5. Denouement/The final act
6. Outcome/New status quo
STATUS QUO
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☑️An example

I used to be really shy.

My shyness was really frustrating.

I knew I had to do something, so I tried a few different things.
I failed at all of them.

Finally, I joined the debate club. At first it didn’t go well.
But eventually I fell in love with it.

I started to come out of my shell and began improving in other
areas of my life.

I’m no longer the shy kid— now I speak up and stand up for w
my beliefs.

This experience has led me to want to major in international w
relations and pursue a career in foreign diplomacy.

✅See how one thing leads to another, and how all the events are
linked through cause and effect? That’s what I’m calling narrative
structure.

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This topic has been interesting for me since I learned about exchange programs, finally I researched and knew about it.I found it interesting for you guys too)

⁉️What is "Alumni organization"?

-An alumni organization or alumni association is a group formed by these graduates to maintain connections with each other and the institution. Such organizations often:

🔰1. Foster Networking: They help alumni stay connected professionally and socially.

🔰2. Support the Institution: Alumni may contribute to their alma mater through donations, mentoring, or promoting the school.

🔰3. Host Events: They organize reunions, workshops, and other gatherings to bring alumni together.

✅In summary, alumni play an important role in keeping the legacy and community spirit of an educational institution alive.

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⁉️"Alumni organization" ne?

-"Alumni organization" bul qandayda bir universitet pitkeriwshilerilerinen ibarat bolg'an topar.Bul topar tiykarınan sol pitkeriwshiler menen ha'm sol universitet penen baylanıslardı bekkemlew ushın.

🔰1.Foster Netvorking:Olar alumnilar professional ha'm sotsial baylanısta qalıwg'a ja'rdem beredi.

🔰2.Universitetti qollap-quwatlaw:mentorlıq yaki universitetti tanıtıw arqalı u'les qosıw.

🔰3.Kesheler sho'lkemlestiriw: alumnilar jıynalıwı ushın workshoplar o'tkeriw.

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☑️Examples/Mısallar

⚡️1. Harvard Alumni Association (HAA)

Affiliated with Harvard University, the HAA connects over 400,000 alumni worldwide.

They offer networking opportunities, career services, reunions, and regional alumni clubs globally.

⚡️2. MIT Alumni Association

For Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates, this association provides mentorship programs, career services, and regional chapters worldwide.

It also organizes the annual "Tech Reunions" for networking and celebration.

⚡️3. Oxford University Alumni Network

The University of Oxford supports alumni through an extensive network with regional groups, online resources, and events.

They provide professional and social networking opportunities.

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Before ignoring,read at least 10 pages of this book! It's better to work on your essay for one month than getting rejected from your dream college.

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