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anyways so im applying to osu and im filling out the supplemental for the morrill scholarship. ill attach the prompt below. anyways so what i ahev rn is an essay abt like scholarly and extracurricular stuff. basically im just bragging. the guy who reviewed my essay asked if i should be more like emotional (like show off myself and not my achievments). i mean theyre getting the personal essay and since this is a scholarship and not just a normal supplemental what should i be doing?
prompt: The Morrill Scholarship Program encourages students to lead with character while making a positive impact on their communities. In what ways have your life experiences and/or endeavors prepared you to be an active Morrill Scholar who will champion scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement while investing in Ohio State’s culture of service reflective of its land grant mission? Please answer fully, and when possible, provide specific examples.
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Honestly bragging just with achievements makes you sound like a résumé, not a person. For scholarships like this, they want to see how you think and why you care. Your transcript already proves you’re smart - the essay’s job is to show your values, your story, how you live scholarship and service. If you make it emotional but grounded (like connecting one activity to a personal turning point or a lesson you carry forward), it feels way more authentic. In short: less flexing, more showing what kind of human they’re investing in.
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thanks boo !!!! collegevine will be seeing my new osu scholarship super soon hehe