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[quote=Anonymous]I had been through a lot of tough times growing up.  Among other things, it resulted in an introspective and heartfelt college application essay reflecting where I had been, and where I hoped to be going.

It worked, I guess.  I got into my first choice college, and have since arrived at where I wanted to be (professionally/personally) oh so long ago.  In a word, I'm happy.  I've also been able to raise my kids well, meaning that they've been raised in a loving and supportive home, and been afforded many opportunities that I could never imagine when I was their age.  They are bright, well adjusted and compassionate kids.  Put another way, they are like virtually all of the other kids I know from the neighborhood, school and church.

I know from first hand experience, and believe it to be true of others, that some of the most compelling college application essays are those that discuss a tragedy, or ordeal, or just an especially difficult tough set of circumstances growing up.

So my question is - for those typical suburban, well brought up, problem free college applicants, what can you write about to distinguish yourself?

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