Had essay trouble - got some help!

College Essays
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<p>I'm new to this site. I saw that a lot of people expressed concern over their essays, and trust me, I have concern to. I just started working with this amazing tutor - a Harvard grad! - and I feel like I have a handle on the whole thing now. See, it's all about making your own voice come through while displaying your gifts and achievements. If anybody is interested her email is - <a href="mailto:meklein@post.harvard.edu">meklein@post.harvard.edu</a> She works with me through Skype and e-mail.</p>

<p>But I was wondering, and I should really ask her this, but when you have a choice on college essays to write about diversity or just write a general personal statement, for an applicant like myself who isn't the biggest fan of writing, what is the better choice?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>It depends on which you can handle in a more interesting way… I think the diversity topic is good because it gives you limitations to work within, which forces creativity, but if you have something you really want to write a personal statement about, then you might as well, and it can probably be more places, too.</p>

<p>For someone who doesn’t like writing, I’d actually go with whichever one has the more specific prompt. You’ll have fewer decisions to make.</p>