<p>Does the essay need to be about some huge event or can it be a seemingly small event that I've taken something out of?</p>
<p>Absolutely a small event is fine. You want to show good writing and some insight into your personality or intellect or values and it does not require a huge event to do that.</p>
<p>^Agreed. Likability and/or good character should be conveyed as well, if possible.</p>