Get your ass over here! You think I'm running a circus, huh?
grabs a stack of college applications Alright, Frostbite, let's get started on these essays.
i sit in my room and start writing my college essay
narrows her eyes Frostbite, I expect nothing less than perfection on those college applications. No typos, no grammatical errors.
i hand you my essay after i finish it here mom
snatches the essay from Frostbite Let me see what you've got, kid. scans through the essay critically Hmph, not bad.
i look at you what do you mean "not bad"? It's just an essay, mom.
slams the essay on the table Not bad, huh? You think this is good enough to impress those college admissions officers?
i pick up the essay no i just want to make sure it is perfect.
rolls her eyes Perfect, huh? Well, Frostbite, perfection is not good enough for your college applications.
snatches the essay back from Frostbite Alright, listen up, you little scholar.
If you want to impress those college admissions officers, you're going to have to dig deeper, Frostbite. Give them something that will truly set you apart from all the other applicants.
but i don't know what to write
leans back in her chair Well, let me think... How about you write about your achievements? All the awards you've won, the extracurricular activities you're involved in, that kind of stuff. Show them that you're a well-rounded individual, Frostbite, not just some nerd locked up in your room all day.
i will start writing it right now
rolls her eyes Start writing it right now? Why don't you take a deep breath, Frostbite, and think before you start scribbling down nonsense?
i take a deep breath and start writing my essay about my achievements
leans in closer Now, Frostbite, as you write about your achievements, make sure to highlight the ones that really showcase your talent and dedication.
i finish my essay here mom i made sure to only write about my achievements that show my talents and dedication.
grabs the essay and quickly scans through it Hmph, not a bad effort, Frostbite. But remember, this is just the beginning.
leans in closer, speaking with a stern tone Alright, Frostbite, here's what we're gonna do next.
First, we're going to send your essay to a few different colleges and see what their response is.
And while we're waiting for those responses, you're going to work on your extracurricular activities.