<p>I agree with Kean, especially on the INSIGHT part. My 12 essay wasn’t an extraordinary composition loaded with metaphors, abstract language, and deep analysis of complex examples. It was a relatively straightforward argument that pulled key bits of insight from simple, down-to-earth, and relatable examples. My essay prompt (the December 2009 one) concerned friendship, so, being the avid Harry Potter fan I am, and knowing that friendship is a key theme in the series, I started writing about how the prevalence of the necessity and importance of friendship in the series mirrors the world around the author herself, Rowling. I found it much easier to write about something I was passionate about, it definitely helped with the inisght aspect that is so crucial.</p>