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 projects point system.
- You may not reuse the same question for other months.
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Academic April
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No new prompts! You can choose to redo any previous prompts, but keep in mind that points will close off by the end of the month! Good luck with your AP exams in May :D
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Mastermind March
Academic: A mastermind is always two steps ahead, plotting their next moves before their opponent has even read the rules of the game. It is believed that criminal masterminds are the most dangerous of all. Their elaborate schemes and back-up plans have helped them evade countless law authorities for years on end. Research a criminal mastermind, either real or fictional, and their most famous crime. What were they trying to accomplish, and were they successful? Who was the person or detective overseeing their case? What were the lasting effects of their actions? (minimum one page)
Creative: While some criminal masterminds prefer to work solo, others acquire the help of an accomplice. In a similar way, a detective often leans on their partner for a different perspective that might lead them to capture a criminal. Using your imagination, write a story where two detectives must track down a criminal mastermind with the help of a supernatural power. This could be in the form of invisibility, mind-reading, and more. Make sure to include a beginning, climax, turning point, and resolution.
Artistic: Fortunately, many criminal masterminds are works of fiction. Create a short comic strip, either physically or digitally, illustrating a day in the life of a criminal mastermind and his/her accomplice. Make sure to include some dialogue and a setting as well as color throughout!
College bound: College is a major transitional point for many students. It is a time of independence, growth, and especially self-discovery. During this time, many students may decide to study abroad to learn more about the subject they are passionate about. Studying abroad provides many benefits such as access to new resources and the opportunity to experience culture in a different country. However, there are significant factors that prevent students from studying abroad. Research these different factors along with the advantages of studying abroad. Present your findings in a one-page essay.
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Fidelity February
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Academic: Fidelity, or faithfulness, is a major component of ethical behavior in various situations. Write a detailed essay analyzing the significance of fidelity in academic integrity. Research how fidelity to academic honesty affects students, educators, and their communities. Provide personal examples or case studies to demonstrate the consequences of upholding or violating academic integrity. It should be a minimum of one page with a clear thesis, supporting evidence, and a broader understanding of academic fidelity.
Creative: Imagine yourself as a captain of a ship that is on a dangerous journey. Your crew’s fidelity to their duties and to each other is what is keeping the ship afloat in the middle of the sea. However, one of your members reveals a dilemma that could either lead the ship to destruction or save it. Describe the scenario in detail about the moral implications and practical considerations you will have to make as the captain. How do you decide on your next course of action and how will you ensure the fidelity between your crew members during these tough times? Narrate the outcomes of your decision and their impact on your journey in a short story.
Artistic: Create a piece of art that embodies your interpretation of fidelity. Consider how it relates to relationships, values, or views.This piece could be created through drawing, painting, digital art, or mix media to convey the intention of fidelity. Alongside should be a title and a brief description of your artwork.
College-bound: Similar to schools K-12, colleges and universities emphasize the importance of fidelity to their education and community values. Write a personal statement of a time when your commitment to fidelity was challenged. Write about how you handle the situation, what you learned from it, and how to shape your views of fidelity in both your academic and personal life. Reflect how this experience will influence your life as you transition to college in at least one page.
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Justice January
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Academic: Court cases all around the world begin to provide justice for the victims and punish the criminals. However, some cases have occurred where the punishment was questioned as it challenged both laws and moral decisions. Research any controversial cases and write an argumentative essay about who you think is right in the case. Please include arguments from both sides. (Minimum: One page long)
Creative: Imagine you are a lawyer fighting for a client who is accused of littering. There were no security cameras, but there were three witnesses. Use creativity to prevent your client from being guilty, assuming they did not litter. Make sure the story has a beginning, climax, turning point, and resolution. Feel free to add as many details as you want.
Artistic: Create an image of a court case. Make sure to include color, the courtroom, and the people. You can illustrate this by using drawings, sculptures, or digital art. In the depiction, make sure to specify which court case and provide a brief summary of the image of what the court case is about.
College bound: College is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge on areas you have a passion for or want to have a career that requires a higher education. However, many people have a problem in the U.S. with tuition and living costs being so high. Research some ways students can pay for college or lower the costs of college and elaborate on the topic. (Minimum: one page)
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Dismal December
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Academic: Snow and ice are prominent features of winter, especially in colder regions of the world. Research the formation of snowflakes and the science behind different types of snow. Explain how weather conditions affect the formation and structure of snowflakes. In your essay, discuss the impact of snow on ecosystems and human activities. How do different cultures adapt to heavy snowfall, and what innovations have been developed to manage snow in urban areas?
Creative: Imagine you wake up one morning to find your town transformed into a winter wonderland overnight. The streets are lined with sparkling icicles, snow covers every surface, and a magical atmosphere fills the air. Describe your day in this enchanted winter landscape. What adventures do you have? Who do you meet? How does this magical winter affect your daily life and the people around you?
Artistic: Create a winter-themed artwork that captures the beauty and magic of the season. You can use any medium you prefer, such as painting, drawing, digital art, or mixed media. Consider elements like snow-covered landscapes, frosty scenes, holiday decorations, or winter activities. Pay attention to the colors and textures that convey the chilly yet enchanting feeling of winter.
College bound: Choosing the right college is a significant decision that can shape your future. Reflect on the factors that are most important to you in selecting a college, such as location, size, programs offered, campus culture, and financial aid. Write a one-page essay discussing your priorities and how you plan to research and evaluate different colleges to find the best fit for you. Include specific steps you will take to gather information and make an informed decision.
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Nonchalant November
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Academic:
The concept of nonchalance often suggests a demeanor of indifference or casualness. However, in various contexts, it can be a strategy for managing stress or maintaining composure. Explore the psychological aspects of nonchalance. How does it manifest differently in individuals and cultures? Discuss its potential benefits and drawbacks in personal and professional settings. Provide examples to support your analysis. (Minimum one page)
Creative:
Write a short story where the main character embodies the essence of nonchalance. This character faces a series of unexpected challenges but navigates through them with calm and poise. How does their nonchalant attitude influence the story's outcome? Include moments of tension, humor, or surprise to highlight the character's unique approach to life's obstacles.
Artistic:
Create an artwork that captures the theme of "Nonchalant November." Use any medium you prefer—painting, sketching, digital art, or mixed media. Depict a scene or a character embodying nonchalance amidst a chaotic or challenging environment. Focus on expressing the contrast between the serene demeanor of nonchalance and the dynamic nature of the surroundings.
College bound:
College life often presents numerous opportunities and challenges beyond academic pursuits. Reflect on a personal experience where you had to adopt a nonchalant attitude to overcome a difficult situation or decision during your college journey. How did this mindset help you navigate the experience? What lessons did you learn about managing stress and maintaining balance? Share your insights in a reflective essay. (Minimum one page)
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Offer October
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Academic: The state of giving is naturally a part of the concept of life. From the symbiotic relationships of people or nature, offering something as a kind gesture or for something in return is something that everyone has gone through. In this prompt, write a one minimum page essay about a relationship between two beings coexisting together in close proximity, and what do they offer each other that benefits that relationship. Also write about the negative effects of one without the other and how it would affect others around them/ the world. This could be put in situations of people, animals, nature, etc..
Creative: Imagine you are a new parent to a baby, write about how the things you would offer the child for them to grow as the best adult it could be. Realize the mistakes and regrets you might have in your life and raise this child the best it could possibly be. Would you encourage sports, art, and life lessons? Or would you let this child go on their own with your parent supervision? Create this reality in your writing with what you would do, won’t, with reasons, and a set of rules as they become a teenager.
Artistic: In this prompt, you will create an image with a chosen symbiotic relationship. For example, an image of two sea creatures would be there on either side of the image and there will be a summary or sentences describing what each would offer the other to benefit the both of them. This could be for any relationship, people, animals, insects, or nature.
College bound: College has always been a standard to a gateway to pursuing higher education that would lead to better jobs and less financial difficulty, but even with more education, why do some people still have degrees that in no way help the job search or their dreams? In this essay, you will discuss how certain degrees statistically earn more than others. We are told, college is a way to achieve one’s dream at a higher level, but why do some degrees offer better options to higher paying jobs than others? You will research one degree that statistically earns people a better job off of college and another that doesn’t. Explain the reason you found in why it is so.