Does my essay stand out? Please help!

<p>A week left before submitting app. to guidance and need some reviewing on my commonapp essay! </p>

<p>If you want me to PM it over, questions im looking to be answered are:
- Any advice for a better opening sentence(s)
- Is it too long
- Does it have the 'wow' factor and effectively portray my point, and if not, what steps do i need to take to get there?</p>

<p>THANKS ALOT IN ADVANCE!</p>