I discussed the obstacles I encountered in my home life during my junior year of high school that had made it quite difficult more me to maintain my good grades. I also explained the ways in which I grew during this period and what I learned from that experience.

This essay asked me to describe an event that had occurred in my life that changed me as a person.

This is your typical essay requiring an explanation of why you are picking this school - but they really want you to demonstrate through writing about them why they should pick you. I wrote about my career aspirations and the programs offered at the university that would aid me in achieving my goals.

One school asked what the "Good Life" meant to me. I explained that it involved a life that had both good times and bad times - experiencing and overcoming adversity is particularly important in helping you to grow and especially to be able to appreciate the good times.

I took a different route with this essay. In the introduction, I explained why I took issue with the prompt - I am not of the belief that a single event can be life-changing; rather, a person may evolve over time due to a series of changes. The rest of my essay answered the question based on this altered concept.

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I joined the Ballroom Dance Team. I've always done Ballet, and I wanted to keep...

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Do NOT pick the teacher who will write a response for just anyone - you will not have a unique letter written about you, and that teacher probably does not...