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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just imagine being an admissions officers reading their hundreds of essays, all of which are how I learned grit or responsibility from my favorite extracurricular. It won't help but it likely won't hurt either, but a missed opportunity for your kid to distinguish themselves.[/quote] Generally because the topics are so repetitive. Don't write about sports, don't write about grandparents etc. Find a topic that is unique to the kid, whatever that may be, and write about it with verve, humor, and insight. They want to know what kind of person you are, what makes you tick, will you contribute to the life of the college beyond academics. Hundreds of hours on an activity is probably a spike an AO will find helpful in this regard. The most important thing is that it be authentic, personable, and memorable.[/quote]
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