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[quote=Anonymous]Basically, the essay is the one opportunity the applicant has to stand out and to offer a glimpse of his or her mind/voice. Be smart, be interesting, be thoughtful, be funny, take risks. Too often kids/families get hung up on saying the right things and not making any mistakes. Which leads to really pedestrian essays, especially when the questions asked are so trite (who inspires you, describe a lesson you learned from failure, why do you want to go to school X). You want an essay that leaves the reader saying "I want to meet this kid!" Or that leaves people who know you laughing (or crying) and saying "Yeah, *this* is what I love about [your name here]." [/quote]
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