<p>I've already submitted this common-app essay for a few colleges, but I think it needs a bit more "umph" to be complete. Any suggestions would be welcome!</p>
<p>Even though I highly prefer Non-09ers, anyone unsuspectible of copying is welcome to give critique. </p>
<p>Just a quick thought – if you’re submitting the exact same essay to every school, you’re not really helping yourself. At least change the essay to fit each school! (It would be preferable to rewrite it if you have time.)</p>
<p>I’ll read it!!! (i’m '10, so don’t worry :). i have experience with this stuff— the seniors at my school give me their essays to read all the time. :)</p>