Kansas State University Application Essay Sample

Pope John Paul II once said, “Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others.” Growing up, I was able to experience this formation first hand while attending St. Dominic Catholic School in Garden City. It was in this school that I not only received an academic education but also was provided values and spiritual guidance that remain with me today. I believe Catholic education provides students a path for future successes in more than just the classroom. It is this belief that has lead me to inquiring about the Advancement Coordinator position open with Manhattan Catholic Schools.

Currently, I am a senior at Kansas State University, studying Journalism and Mass Communications,

This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern with Kansas Tourism’s communications department. This experience allowed me to practice communication on a governmental, local and national level as an ambassador of the state.

My role as Vice President of Alumnae Relations for Sigma Kappa Sorority gave me event-planning and fundraising experience on both the large and small scales. An example of an event I planned was the chapter’s 25th anniversary celebration. This celebration was a combination of three events over a two-day period, in which around 200 people attended. During this event part of my job was to encourage and facilitate donations for the chapter house’s upcoming addition. This was achieved through a silent auction at the event, as well as promoted through mailings.

Through the other organizations I was involved during my time in college I gained experience in social media management, volunteer coordinating, report writing, database updating and budgeting. Being able to support the organizations I am passionate about through utilizing my education and skills, always leads to the most fruitful