by Vicki

Created on: May 27, 2007   Last Updated: June 01, 2007

Most college institutions require all potential students to write letters or essays describing why they should be accepted to the college of their choice. Future goals are a subject that requires a higher level of personal knowledge about ones self and ones plans. A good summary of the student's goals, desires, and plans for the future is an imperative addition to the letters or essays that must be written for educational acceptance.

The following is a good essay, describing the students (that's me) future goals. This essay gives a great deal of detail, telling the reader that the writer (me) has established plans for their future.

Please note that this version is written as an essay with a title, but is directed in a way that targets the reader as if it were a letter written especially for them. It gives enough detail of who I am and where I am going to allow the reader to see a personal side to me, the prospective student.

My Future Goals and How Your College Will Lead me To Them.

My goals for my future are to achieve a Masters degree in social work (MSW). I would also like to take some extra courses in counseling psychology and writing. At this point in my education, I am a semester away from graduating with an Associate degree in human services. I'd like to find an entry level position within an agency that works directly with families. At this point, I am not limiting myself from other possibilities as I learn the field. I am sure as I learn more and expand my horizons, I will dabble in other areas that I do not see just yet.

One day, I intend on advocating, planning, and teaching group therapy sessions that are based on writing for healing and growth. I would like to implement a writing workshop that will encourage people who have been victims of abuse to view their own lives and any past or present struggles in depth. This will provide a safe haven for learning and acceptance in designing a new and hopeful plan for a better future. It will boost self-esteem and allow for a sense of accomplishment and growth. For many individuals, I assume that writing will turn into the desire and passion for higher education and expanded learning. A writing workshop would also promote better writing skills for many who are in need of practice and guidance in letter writing as well as other writing skills needed throughout life.

Whether the writing workshop is a focus within my career or mandated as volunteer work, it will be a solid factor in my future goals for my life

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