VOA慢速英语:大学招生：通过写作讲述你的故事

application – n. a formal and usually written request for something, such as a job, admission to a school, or a loan

grade(s) – n. a number or letter that indicates how a student performed in a class or on a test

essay – n. a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject

opportunity – n. a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject

letter of recommendation – n. a formal letter that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified for a particular job or school

specific – adj. special or particular

topic(s) – n. someone or something that people talk or write abou

creative – adj. having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas

recognizing – v. to know and remember someone or something because of previous knowledge or experience

overwhelming – adj. used to describe something that is so confusing or difficult that you feel unable to do it

focused – adj. giving attention and effort to a specific task or goal