Sample Essay - Emory Wells, Something Wonderful

Sample Essay - Emory Wells, 'Something Wonderful''Something Wonderful' by Emory Wells, a poem by Theobald Spencer, is a sample essay for Emory's annual sample essay competition. This competition has grown in popularity in recent years as people become more curious about how to write a good essay. For those who like to apply for various college and university admissions requirements, this competition can be a great resource for information.We'll start with the poem because it's a bit different from other sample essays for Emory. It's much shorter than typical essays. But the beauty of the poem lies in its simplicity. As a student who loves poetry, I loved the idea of writing a short sample essay as a way to get some feedback on my work.The poem is a great sample because Emory offers other samples that vary in length. However, the poem was so short, I thought there would be no way that the poem would qualify for the competition. I was wrong! Once I read the sample essay, I was amazed a t how much I liked the poem.I've been reading poetry since I was a kid, and I love to take inspiration from different literary sources. One of my favorite writers is Sir Walter Scott. He was a fantastic writer. He was also a lot of fun to read. When I read 'Something Wonderful,' I was reminded of the way he made poetry enjoyable.I've had to write quite a few short samples in my time, and I've enjoyed all of them, but nothing comes close to 'Something Wonderful.' It's a pretty solid verse poem that always catches my attention. I'm glad that ithelped inspire me to write a short sample essay for Emory's sample essay competition.This is just one of the many samples that are available for sample essays. You can find more free sample essays online at the Association of American Colleges and Universities website.As we continue with our discussions of sample essays, let's talk about 'Something Wonderful.' I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to all of the teachers, mentors, teachers, adminis trators, and college admission officers who have encouraged me throughout my academic career. I am grateful for my life experiences, my family, my church, and my peers. Finally, I thank the students and teachers at Emory University who gave me the opportunity to receive a quality education.