Help on College Application Essay..?

Published February 2, 2014

Question by KingPineApple: Help on College application essay..?
Hello, I’m applying for college classes and I need to write an application essay about my goals and objectives. I’m 28 years old and I spent 14 of those years abusing drugs and alcohol. I got sober about a year and a half ago and found that I had hidden interests that i did not know about like Astronomy and Philosophy. After indulging in philosophical thoughts and astronomical thinking I was,what we call,Enlightened; reborn. I want to include this “awakening” in my essay. What would be a great way to start this essay? ANy help is welcome and very much appreciated.
Thanks so much
brent

Best answer:

Answer by DrIG
Brent,

You have a marvelous success story. Keep it up. I think that you can begin with your own sentence: “I’m 28 years old and I spent 14 of those years abusing drugs and alcohol.” It caught my attention./

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