Point Cap: 25 points cap each month (excluding PIQs & College Bound Projects)
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This page will be updated on the first day of every month from October to March with new prompts.
Submit all projects to rosemeadgateprojects2@gmail.com
Each project is worth up to 10 points (8 points for completion and 0-2 points for effort).
Remember to follow Academic Integrity rules and use your own creativity and originality.
We look forward to seeing your submissions and are excited to see your academic, artistic, and creative abilities!
College Bound Projects are worth up to 8 points (5 points for doing the project + 0-3 points for effort).
UC Personal Insight Questions
- For every month, you are allowed to write one of the 8 UC Personal Insight Questions.
- It will be graded according to the monthly project point system.
- You may not reuse the same question for other months.
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Marvel March
Academic: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highest-grossing film series of all time, with a cumulative amount of $31.1 Billion. Using strategic and successful business skills, Marvel Studios was able to build an empire of wealth with its content. Franchising, licensing deals, and marketing all contribute to their success. Write an essay on how Marvel Studios built its company. What business strategies did they use? Did they face any challenges? How did they influence other cinematic works? Minimum: one page
Creative: The Marvel Universe features a vast and diverse arrangement of superheroes and supervillains. Globally, fans around the world have a favored bias towards particular heroes. However, with some fans unhappy about new, but dull characters, it should be up to you to create a concept of a new hero! Or even a new villain. What is their story?
Artistic: Select your favorite superhero from the Marvel Universe! Why do you prefer them? Wouldn’t you like other people to be fond of them as well? Create a colorful, visually appealing, and captivating poster featuring enthusiastic features and images!
College-bound: Getting into colleges isn’t easy, but the relief after the acceptance season is heavenly. However, you still have to select a college to choose from. Will you pick the college close to home? The college with a fun community? Which college has the best educational opportunities? Write an essay about what essential features the college you would want to go to should provide. Minimum: one page
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​Foodie February​
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Academic: Hunger is a natural phenomenon that every animal or human has felt. The stomach that growls and feels pain when deprived of food. It does not discriminate; it's a human need. The evolution of human innovation has led to convenient access to food. While in America, 40% of adults are obese, other countries are not as fortunate as America in having convenient access to food. Especially in third-world countries where technology is not as advanced and an economy isn't thriving. Write an essay on a real-life solution that can help the hunger problems that countries face, to show that every country can achieve easy access to food. (Minimum 1 page)
Creative: Bustling streets, city lights, and people all around. Big cities such as LA or New York are filled with street food. Eating at restaurants with family members to celebrate holidays and bringing people together with food. Photograph a restaurant or take a picture of your order. (Minimum 1 page)
Artistic: There are various types of restaurants and diets. There are also many types of food used to celebrate each culture. Draw food that represents your culture, or draw your favorite food.
College-bound: During college admission, there are PIQ, one of which asks about a personal hobby or interest. Hobbies such as art, gaming, or photography, regardless of how long you have been doing them for. Whenever this hobby or interest is impactful or not, describe how it has affected you or others.
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Jazzy January
January is the start of the new year. Life, just like jazz music, is uncertain, thrilling, and innovative. Jazzy January is a celebration dedicated to expressing yourself, rhythm, and your voice in the midst of life's storms.
Academic: Jazz music is a significant musical style that has had a profound impact on history, distinguished by its unique sound, culture, and influence on social culture. Raised in the African American culture, jazz became one of the symbols of creativity and freedom all over the world. Study the background of jazz music. How and where did it start? Which are the main musicians who influenced it? What impact did it have on society, culture, or politics? State the effects of jazz on the past and present worlds. At least 1 page
Creative: It is New Orleans, the city of jazz, 1920s. You are outside a music club where people are breaking the code of manners. There are waves of saxophones, trumpets, and bustling sound inside. Write a short story in which you enter the jazz review. Do you think you are a musician living out your dreams? The first time listener of the music? A dancer who is lost to the rhythm? Tell me about the sounds, feelings, and events of your night in the jazz world.
Artistic: Jazz is adventurous, vivid, and dynamic. Numerous people have caught the emotion of jazz, the images, instruments, and motion, with the help of paintings and images. Make your own artwork to demonstrate your vision of jazz. It is possible to represent a musician, instruments, something lively during performances, or it is possible to show how jazz lets you feel by using colors and forms.
The music used in jazz is energetic, saturated, and dynamic. Also, through painting and imagery, many artists have shaped the sensation of jazz, the instruments, the dancing, and the energy. Develop a composition that shows how you see jazz. You may present a musician, music instruments, an exciting concert, or colors and shapes to represent the feeling jazz brings out of you.
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Decorated December
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Academic: As the holiday approaches, the Christmas tree is lit, and under it are all the presents given by family and friends. But as you sit near the fireplace, you can’t seem to figure out how Christmas started. Christmas is a holiday where people get together to exchange gifts, enjoy meals, and decorate homes, which typically takes place on December 25th. Write an essay about the history of Christmas. How did Christmas come to be the holiday that we know today, and where did it originate? (Minimum: 1 page)
Creative: On Christmas Day, many families like to huddle together and watch a Christmas movie. Whether it is Home Alone, Polar Express, or The Grinch, these movies share a theme of bringing that Christmas sense of joy to those who watch them. Create your own Christmas movie through a script, mini video, or any method to show your Christmas spirit! 😀
Artistic: In December, there are various holidays celebrated besides Christmas, such as Yule and Hanukkah. These holidays come from a wide variety of rich cultures, and they have their own set of traditions and customs. Draw a picture of what holiday you celebrate, and make sure to include what traditions you celebrate!
College-bound: College admissions have been getting more competitive as the year passes. What landed an applicant into a prestigious university may not work in today’s world. Similarly, another change can be seen recently, in how standardized testing has dropped in UC schools and Cal States, but it has also resurfaced in top Ivy League schools. Thus, many students are left to wonder whether or not they should take these standardized tests. Create an essay that argues your stance about whether students should take standardized tests like the SAT or ACT, and if so, when they should start preparing. (Minimum: 1 page)
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Nostalgia November
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Academic: November is the month of crisp air, with a warm and cool breeze swiftly awaiting one's doorstep. The trees, with vibrant mixes of brown and yellow, mark the season of gratitude and reflection—the origin of Thanksgiving. To give and thank, where families gather and celebrate worldwide, is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Tracing back to the origins of the harvest celebration of the Pilgrims. Write an essay tracing back to one of your favorite memories of nostalgia from any November! Tie this moment to the origins of Thanksgiving. (Minimum 1 page)
Creative: Fragile, crimson leaves, with hints of yellow and brown, flutter through the breezy wisp of wind, gently brushing by your skin. Isn’t that just so wonderful? November brings a sense of belonging and nostalgia. Thus, we often gather around to celebrate our family traditions and history during this time of the month. Write a letter about giving back. (Minimum 1 page)
Artistic: This season displays changes in nature, holidays, and symbols all around. From the food to the falling leaves, a hint of November lingers amongst all. Consider the colorful themes or times associated with November and create a drawing that represents a moment in the past, during this nostalgic time filled with nature.
College-bound: During the application process, many prompts ask students to reflect upon personal growth and thankfulness. Write a 1-page personal statement where you reflect on a moment or experience you are grateful for. How did it change your perspective? How did it challenge you in a way?
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Ominous October
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Academic:
October is often marked with eerie vibes and early darkness as it frequently emerges between the boundaries of the natural and supernatural from the unknown. From scary, monstrous tales to rumors of the undead, October is often portrayed as an “ominous” month. Examine how the month of October has been represented as ominous in literature, history, or cultural practices. Add specific examples to support your claim on its haunting significance.
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Creative:
The final warm and sticky breath of summer fades away as October settles in with its crisp and chilly air, and eeriness begins to stir in the shadows. The days will begin to fall shorter, and nights will be colder. People will begin to unleash tales and rumors of the undead and monstrous beings, revealing the dark side of October as kids enter neighborhoods to obtain free candy. Tell the tale of your first trick-or-treat. Was the heist successful? What did you dress as? Use vivid detail to the best of your ability to bring out your ominous October to life.
Artistic:
October unfolds with brittle leaves, an eerie fog, and somber skies as it shifts the world into decay. Create a visual piece that portrays the essence of October. Use light, coloring, and unfamiliar tones to explore themes such as change and fear. Your piece should evoke the beautiful yet haunting experience that makes October a month unlike others.
College-bound:
As the school year shifts, many students find themselves with an unexpected shift; from the excitement of a fresh year start to pressures of midterms, decisions about the future, and future deadlines. During this time of year, it is characterized by academic intensity and personal doubts, marking an ominous feeling that is seen as symbolic and real. Write an essay exploring the turning points in the college experience from emotions and intellect. Use examples from your own experience in high school life that you struggled with that you believe will transfer to college life.