ESSAY BLUEPRINT FOR DRONE TOPIC (Georgia Tech Prompt 6)
"An activity that makes you lose track of time"
PARAGRAPH 1 — The Hook (A vivid moment of immersion)
Goal: Immediately show the reader what it feels like to lose track of time.
What to write:
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Describe one powerful moment with drones (first flight, first crash/rebuild, a breakthrough, a sunrise flight, etc).
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Use sensory detail: what they saw, heard, felt.
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Show—not tell—that time disappeared.
Guiding questions:
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What moment made you fall fully into the world of drones?
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What did the drone do, and how did you respond?
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How did you realize that time had passed without noticing?
Why this works:
Admissions readers get pulled into a scene, not a résumé.
PARAGRAPH 2 — Early Spark & Curiosity
Goal: Show how the interest took hold and grew naturally.
What to write:
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Briefly describe early fascination (2nd grade, first kits, early experiments).
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Focus on curiosity, not accomplishments.
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Show how drones became a part of life.
Guiding questions:
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When did you realize this was more than a toy?
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What did you start doing on your own (taking apart drones, watching videos, reading)?
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How did your curiosity push you to explore more?
Why this matters:
Georgia Tech values intrinsic motivation—passion without external pressure.
PARAGRAPH 3 — Skill Development & Turning Point
Goal: Show depth and seriousness (certifications, self-study, building, problem-solving).
What to write:
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Describe learning more complex ideas (aerodynamics, autonomous systems, GPS modules).
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Mention certifications, but show what you learned from them.
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Include one example of overcoming a problem or failure.
Guiding questions:
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What did you teach yourself that required effort?
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What challenge made you learn something important?
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What was a moment you felt proud of your skill level?
Why this matters:
Demonstrates discipline, growth, and engineering mindset.
PARAGRAPH 4 — Real-World Application (Internship / Projects)
Goal: Show how the passion matured into real impact.
What to write:
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Describe an internship, project, mapping work, or structured experience.
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Explain the skills learned (planning flights, analyzing data, troubleshooting hardware).
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Show how drones went from hobby → tool → future career interest.
Guiding questions:
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What real task did you accomplish using drones?
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How did your skills help someone else or solve a real problem?
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How did this experience shift your understanding of drones?
Why this matters:
Tech schools love when students apply knowledge, not just learn it.
PARAGRAPH 5 — Teaching/Mentoring (Leadership & Impact)
Goal: Show growth into leadership, communication, and community contribution.
What to write:
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Explain how he helped others (workshops, younger students, clubs).
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Highlight his ability to explain complex concepts simply.
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Show that passion naturally evolves into mentoring.
Guiding questions:
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What did teaching others teach you?
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How did you feel watching someone you taught succeed?
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How did teaching strengthen your own mastery?
Why this matters:
Georgia Tech values collaborative learners who uplift peers.
PARAGRAPH 6 — Deep Reflection
Goal: Tie drones to personal identity + what makes him human.
What to write:
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Describe what drones mean to him.
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Reflect on time disappearing, flow state, focus, resilience, joy.
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Connect mindset from drones to how he solves problems or views the world.
Guiding questions:
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Why do you lose track of time while flying or building drones?
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What do drones reveal about how you think, learn, and persist?
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What personal lessons or traits emerged from this passion?
Why this matters:
Reflection shows awareness—critical for strong essays.
PARAGRAPH 7 — Closing (Tie to Georgia Tech)
Goal: Connect drones → engineering → space → Georgia Tech.
What to write:
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Mention specific principles drones taught him (autonomy, navigation, flight dynamics).
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Connect these skills to space exploration or aerospace engineering.
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End with a forward-looking statement about what he hopes to do at Georgia Tech.
Guiding questions:
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How does your drone experience prepare you for GT’s Space Program?
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What skills or mindset will you bring to their labs/courses/teams?
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What excites you about pushing flight beyond Earth?
Why this matters:
Shows intentionality: “I didn’t just choose drones. I chose a future.”
SUMMARY OUTLINE
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Hook: Moment you lost track of time
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Early curiosity & spark
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Skill-building + challenge overcome
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Real-world application (internship/project)
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Teaching/mentoring
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Reflection (why drones matter to you)
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Georgia Tech connection + future vision
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