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Application Essay\n\n\n| Most Important   |\n| --- |\n| 。Think about your audience.  \u003Cbr>Ask yourself,\"How will this essay motivate them to admit me?\"。  \u003Cbr>·Analyze-do not just describe a situation or tella story.Self-awareness is key.。  \u003Cbr>●Do not write about a common experience unless your take on it is unique.。  \u003Cbr>。Do not just repeat information that is already in your application.。  \u003Cbr>。Make sure the essay is about you no matter what the prompt is.。  \u003Cbr>。Use details to show-do not just tell.。  \u003Cbr>。Proofread every word.。   |\n\n## Deciding What To Communicate\n\nExamples of things they would like to read about:  \nThese are just suggestions to get you going-feel free to write about something else.  \n·A lesson you learned(Avoid determination,gratitude,perseverance,and self-confidence-they are very common topics.)  \n·Something that is distinctive or interesting about you (Ask family or friends.)  \n·Your fears and how you deal with them (Stay positive.)  \n● Something you hope to learn in college or in life  \n·An impact you would like to have on society  \n● Your values and/or how they have changed  \n● A discovery you made about yourself  \n·  Where you see yourself in 10 years  \n·  Your hopes and dreams  \nIf you're stuck,think about what the following might reveal about you:  \nYou don't have to write about them,but they might give you some ideas.  \n·Amember of your family whom people say you resemble(Make sure this essay is really about you.)  \n·A situation where you felt inadequate and how you handled it  \n·  An unusual nickname,if you have one,and how you got it  \n·Something you want to do before you die and why  \n·  Your relationships with your family members  \n·A situation where you felt uncomfortable  \n·A small experience that had a big impact  \n·Your proudest moment(Don't brag.)  \n·Your most embarrassing moment  \n·An unusual hobby or pastime  \n·Things that makes you smile  \n·Things that make you angry  \n·A dilemma you faced  \n·A phobia  \n## Choosing A Topic\n\n1.Before you respond to the prompt,think about what you would like to communicate about yourself.  \n2.Write about something that the admissions officers may not learn from the rest of your application.Forexample,if you have done a lot of community service,you can tie your essay into that,but don't just writeabout how much you enjoy helping people-that is obvious.  \n3.If you write about an interesting experience,make sure it shows something appealing about you.Think about a revealing moment and not just a broad story.  \n4.DO NOT WRITE ABOUT A MISSION TRIP OR A BOOK THAT EVERYONE READS.  \n5.Consider a creative approach to a standard prompt:  \nSomeone who has influenced you-a literary character or a historical figure  \nA work of art-a classic car or a beautiful building  \n\n| Do not write about a common experience unless you have a unique situation or creative perspective.  \u003Cbr>Essays on the following 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