Admissions Help (please!)

<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>This is my first time applying to any college, so it's a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, I found this site. I'm hoping that I can solicit some help in the following areas:</p>

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<li><p>I'd like to read some autobiographical essays from accepted prospects or current GS students so I can gain a better grasp on what to include, omit, etc. Some of my story can get very personal and I'm not sure where to draw the line, especially given that I've never done this before. I would also just like a chance to gauge the level of writing that has gained others acceptance.</p></li>
<li><p>Would any accepted prospects or current GS students be willing to share the credentials with which they applied? I would like to know whether or not I am a likely candidate.</p></li>
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<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks so much. I have already benefited quite a bit from just reading through the existing threads.</p>

<p>i too would like to get that sort of help but i can understand how people can be reluctant to give up that kind of infromation… they’d be “giving up the goods” so to speak.</p>

<p>Regarding how personal to get in the essay, I would just use your best judgment. GS is all about your story and your personality, so let that shine through.</p>