Common App Essay Prompt #1 - Unique Approach? - Making it more personal?

College Essays
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<p>Hey CC Community!
I wrote this essay a while back as an English class assignment having no prior knowledge on college essay topics, styles of writing, etc. I know the Personal Statement response on the Common App should be quite personal reflecting on what I went through, what I learned, etc. The prompt is: Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.</p>

<p>So here I am digging out this essay from maybe 5 months ago.
I took quite a different approach than the various essays I have read so far from others that responded to this same prompt.</p>

<p>Please PM me if you are able to look over my essay, and the draft will be sent!
Feel free to pick it apart, critic me as much as you want, all that jazz.</p>

<p>Take care, y'all!
Mighty thanks in advance! </p>

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<p>I can read it if you want</p>

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<p>I can read it as well</p>

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<p>I can read it too. </p>

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<p>Hello - I’m a Duke alumni interviewer, and would be happy to review. Just PM me the essay</p>

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<p>I finished my second draft with a hefty word count.
Does anyone want to take a look?
Thanks a lot for everyone’s help so far!
I really appreciate this! </p>

<p>(Bummppp!) </p>

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<p>I’m willing to read it</p>

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<p>Willing to help out too</p>

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<p>Sure, I’d love to help.</p>