I essentially discussed my childhood and the illness of a family member, the extracurriculars I participated in throughout high school, my aspirations, and how all of these things helped me choose the career that I did. While this is probably a more common approach, I definitely made sure to add my own voice and humor to my essay.

Described why I want to attend college and why pursuing a higher education is important to me

I am a mosaic, composed of different interests and passions, held together by aspirations to change the world. My community has shaped me into the person I am today, and the greatest gift it has given me was freedom to pursue my dreams. Northwestern University, and specifically the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, would be perfect for a scholar like myself, whose interests spread across multiple disciplines. The Distribution Requirements would allow me to further explore fields I enjoy,...

My USC supplements were very quirky and had a lot of voice.

The Trojan Family is strong and real, one of the greatest things (in my...

Driven, unique,...

Apply to less schools and focus on the schools...

Troy Camp,...

A lot of them are really there to just get to know...