Evanston Scholars is looking to learn more about the experiences that have shaped you and your vision for the future through a few short essay responses. Each response should demonstrate your ability to thoughtfully and completely respond to the question. Please be sure that you thoroughly edit your responses, looking for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. To help you, we recommend that you draft your responses using a word processing platform ( Word, Google Doc, etc.) and then copy and paste your final draft into the form below. Read through your responses carefully before submitting.
Essay #1) At Evanston Scholars, we believe there are five traits crucial for success -- Persistence, Engagement, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, and Connectedness. Choose one trait and give an example of why it is a strength of yours. Then, choose one trait and give an example of why it is a weakness or area for improvement. We are looking for honest and specific responses. Include concrete examples. (300-500 words).