Need an engineer's perspective on a college essay

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking feedback on a college essay for the University of Virginia's engineering program. The prompt asks applicants to propose a small engineering project that they would undertake if given funding. The scope includes conceptual development and peer review of the essay content.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests focusing on industry-relevant projects, proposing examples such as three-phase relays and soft starters for motors.
  • The original poster clarifies their status as a high school senior and expresses a need for verification of the correctness of their essay content.
  • Another participant offers to review the essay, identifying themselves as a senior in chemical engineering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for feedback on the essay, but there is no consensus on specific project ideas or the content of the essay itself.

Contextual Notes

The original poster has not shared their essay publicly, which limits the ability to evaluate the specific claims or ideas presented in it.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students preparing engineering application essays, particularly those seeking peer feedback on their writing.

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Hello! I am new to the forums! (Love the F=MA and P=MV questions that they ask you when registering!)

I need some feedback on an essay that I am writing for the UVa supplement. Would someone be willing to help?

The prompt is- If you were given funding for a small engineering project, what would you do?

Post here and I will email or PM it to you.
 
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I am electrical and electronics engineer, and i would suggest a project used in the industry in such case there will be a lot of applications where your product will be used in.
Maybe you can start with small products like 3 phase relay, single phase relay up to more complex like soft starters for motors.
 
I am sorry if I was vague in my original post. I am a senior in high school and applying to the undergraduate engineering department at University of Virginia.

I already have an idea and an essay written. I just need someone to check to see if what I have is fundamentally correct.

Sorry I can't post my essay here but I can PM or email it to anyone who is willing to help.
 
I'll take a look. I'm a ChemE Senior at an engineering school
 

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