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Re: Creativity in College Admissions -- Derwin Sisnett, 15:38:50 02/28/07 Wed
I think that is interesting, considering that a creative person might turn something as bland as a college entrance essay into something creative on his own! I remember looking through examples of great college essays, and the ones that stood out to me the most were the ones that took creative liberties. I encourage my students to think outside the box as often as possible so that they stand a better chance of being noticed in the world!
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Re: Creativity in College Admissions -- Missy Flinn, 19:44:42 02/28/07 Wed
That is a great idea! Sometimes, its diffiicult to be creative with college essays, such as "Describe a significant life event" when the applicant knows that everyone is striving to be unique. College Admissions counselors have probably seen and heard every possible creative answer to such a question. I'd be interested to see what the essay questions are at Tufts and to see the resulting essays from applicants.
>I heard an interesting story on NPR today. The
>admissions department at Tufts University is
>implementing a new strategy to try to differentiate
>amongst all the bland essays they receive year in and
>year out. Most of their students are high achievers
>and on paper they all tend to look the same. The
>Tufts dean of arts and sciences is none other than
>Robert Sternberg of the triarchic theory (analytical,
>creative, and practical intelligence). Weighing in on
>the subject, he says "...the problem isn't lack of
>creativity in the students but lack of creativity in
>the college admissions process." Students are now
>able to chose from a list of optional "quirky" essay
>questions based on Sternberg's research. The dean of
>admissions says the essays are much more enjoyable to
>read and he feels like he's getting a better sense of
>who the students really are. It's a real world
>example of the relationship between intelligence and
>creativity.
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Re: Creativity in College Admissions -- April Dandridge (Happy), 21:22:34 02/28/07 Wed
I think it’s a great idea for colleges to change their old fashion essay questions. I use to dread the idea of writing the “ESSAY” when I was a senior in high school. I believe that the new questions won’t be as horrible or unpleasant to potential students. I also think that it would be beneficial for many other colleges to utilize this practice. These new questions will allow the students to show more of their personality, which is always good!
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