Abstract
The application highlights the candidate's strenths to join the health and nutrition field. Previous volunteer work in the field combined with ambitious goals to give back to the community through her work are a good match for this internship. The application argues that her diverse background, especially her ability to speak three languages and having lived in 5 different countries, will make her stand out over other candidates. Also highlighted are personal traits, personal interests, and career/internship goals.

From the Paper
My name is Wai Darice Kim, a second year student at _________ College and it is a privilege to submit my application in consideration for this internship. This experience would be an ideal next step in my career as a dietician. I have learned much about community health as influenced by diet and nutrition and I am ready to translate theory into practice. Working with mentors and peers, it is my goal to learn while serving the community, to sharpen my skills and to further my understanding of the profession and community health. I believe my diverse experiences and cultural background greatly inform my approach to nutrition and can benefit the clients I serve. I am motivated to apply for this internship..."

Tags:nutrition, internship, application

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This three-page paper consists of five questions and their responses for an application to McMaster University School of Medicine. These questions address the applicant's views on and experiences with ethics, self-directed learning, cross-cultural experiences, preparation for a career as a physician, and the greatest contribution in his or her life.

From the Paper
"While shadowing an ER physician, a pain killer-addicted patient came into the ER with a strained muscle in his groin. Although he was in serious pain, it was difficult to know whether his pain was severe enough to warrant prescribing pain relievers. After allowing me to give my opinion that it would be unethical to prescribe pain medication due to the addiction, the doctor explained that patient autonomy was paramount."

Tags:application, mcmaster, medical school

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This paper presents a student's application to a graduate program in civil engineering. The applicant describes why he wants to study civil engineering. The paper concludes by stating that the students wants to be challenged and a program in engineering is the way to do it.

From the Paper
"Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this application; it is very much appreciated. The major reasons why I want to study engineering at the graduate level are as follows: I want to expand my knowledge and theoretical skills in civil engineering; I want to expand upon what I already know; I thirst for more detailed knowledge; and undergraduate studies, while intriguing in so many ways, are too broad and general for my liking. In short, I want to be challenged and this is the way to do it...."

Tags:application, civil, engineering

Abstract
The following paper is an application in which the client's passion for learning is revealed. The paper outlines how this passion manifests itself in his omnivorous reading, in his desire to associate with new groups, in his willingness to learn all of the subtleties of whatever occupation he finds himself in, and in his fascination with the complex phenomena of economics.

From the Paper
"One of my greatest passions is the simple, yet fundamental, act of learning; it is the inspiration which originally fueled (and which continues to fuel) my desire to be a successful student, prompted me to study computers as a young person, opened my eyes to new cultures and to new ways of looking at the world around me, and which now has me learning all I can about economics and about its various applications to the frenetic day-to-day activities of business. Simply put, I am an omnivorous reader, an active participant in a number of youth business groups, and a person unafraid of new challenges and responsibilities in large measure..."

Tags:university, california, application

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The following paper is comprised of two small application letters in which a student presents reasons for deciding to transfer to the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, the student also gives a rationale for his lower GPA score during the past semester. The paper chiefly focuses upon the painful death of his father to a brain tumor and how this event impacted his school year and changed the client's life profoundly.

From the Paper
"Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to consider my application for admission to the University of Pittsburgh; it is much appreciated. On December 29, 2006, my father passed away from a brain tumor at the age of 54; it was a devastating experience I will never forget. During the final months of his life, my father's illness made me re-evaluate my life and my motivations and goals. Ultimately, I came to the realization that I was pursuing a business degree at Drexel University when I should have been..."

Tags:application, transfer, pittsburgh

Abstract
This paper is an application essay comprised of four major parts which details a client's personal virtues (especially her commitment to helping others) as well as her strong academic background. No less importantly, the paper explores her goals for the future and outlines the many ways in which she can give something back to the school of which she wishes to be a part.

From the Paper
"Over the past number of years, my career progress has been marked by a number of successes. For example, I proceeded from being a productive, successful salesperson for a retailer located on the York campus to being (until I had to leave to tend to my ailing father) an administrative assistant to the General Merchandising Manager for the Wal-Mart Global ..."

Tags:application, essay, york

Abstract
A four page application statement for pharmacy school by a Farsi-speaking Iranian studying in the United States.

From the Paper
"As a young child in Iran, I was aware of the fact that my mother was often unwell and required multiple medications to assist in improving her physical health and wellbeing. I was fascinated and frightened by the fact that she would respond to a medication prescribed by her physician for a period of time, only to relapse and experience a period of decline before a new pharmaceutical preparation restored her health to some extent. This early encounter with what I then..."

Tags:application statement, pharmacy school

Abstract
This paper defines and list characteristics of systems development methodologies known as 'rapid application development methodology' and 'waterfall methodology'. The paper compares and contrasts both methodologies and details both their advantages and disadvantages. Images and tables that help to explain the topic are also included.

From the Paper
"RAD utilizes prototyping and user feedback as its main drivers. It is applicable to situations where a user community will have significant input to the system, the requirements of the new system are undefined, or there is a high degree of possibility that the requirements and feature set will change as the project proceeds. (21st Century Technology, 2003). RAD is designed to be flexible process; one that uses multiple tools and uses orders of priority to find the most efficient path to the final product."

Tags:lifecycle, traditional, timeframe, structured, prototyping, joint, application, teams, integrated, power, tools

Abstract
The paper presents an application that provides two writing samples for a client wishing to be accepted into a school for film-makers. The first sample details a fictitious little boy in Africa trying desperately to survive in a world where he has lost his family and his society has lost its way. In the second sample, a searing experience undergone by the client while in Africa is detailed along with the powerful lesson it imparted.

From the Paper
"Category I: An Original Fictional Character: He is a black eleven year-old little boy; his face is gentle, wide and his eyes are luminous and alive and a pleasant brown color. He has perfect teeth and makes eye contact with everyone to whom he speaks. His family is not wealthy, but his clothes are always clean. He habitually wears short blue shorts and a yellow collared t-shirt given to him as a school uniform; that t-shirt is now a part of his everyday attire. Tragically, his personality is not as upbeat as the relentless brightness of that aforementioned t-shirt."

Tags:college, application, samples

Abstract
The following paper is an application which outlines the strong academic record of a prospective student to the University of California. Every bit as importantly, the paper looks at the student's contributions to the Korean military as well as at his many stalwart contributions to a local orphanage. Finally, the paper mentions the student's excellent ability to learn from personal hardship.

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"I would like to transfer to the University of California to gain my bachelor of sciences degree in Chemistry. As a high school student, I often took the time to attend extra activity classes at the end of the day. While many students preferred sports or activities they found particularly easy, I was drawn to the ..."

Tags:application, university