May 292010
Oxford recently put to rest it’s one word “test,” an entrance essay requiring applicants to write an essay using one “word” printed on the back of a piece of paper.
The essay was apparently so popular that non-applicants would line up outside just to write an essay. Apparently the essay did not have enough merit to actually validate an applicants actual academic aptitude. Sounds like a lot of fun however.
So, on that note, let’s start our own writing contest. Get your journals out. Ready? Here is our one “word” of the week. Write your best possible 150 word essay using the word posted below. I will post the best entry to the blog.
Ready?
Here is your word:
“Covenant”