Read my common app essay! Is it too nonspecific? Too boring?

<p>I'm applying to, among others, HYP, and need help with my common app essay.
I don't have any incredible life events to talk about, so I had to go with a more general statement about the influence of an author on me.
I'm worried it's a little generic, nonspecific and even boring. Any help is greatly appreciated.
(No 2014ers, please!)</p>

<p>honestly, i have yet to read a good essay. ive already submitted my apps so dont worry about it. Im just trying to find someone that can “wow” me. Seriously, ive read around 30 already and none of them r good. so if u dont want to send it over to me its all good.</p>

<p>Yet to read a good essay! High standards, eh? Well, that’s good. I’ll PM it to you. (:
More takers, more takers?</p>

<p>I’ll take a look at it.</p>

<p>Are you a 2014er? I think we’re applying to many of the same schools… But if you’ve already submitted yours, it’s fine.</p>

<p>): bump? Do I have to say that my essays are for HYP in the title or something? Sniff.</p>

<p>I can read it and tell you what I think of it. I am a 2014er though. I’m only applying to Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Case Western Reserve, and UMich at Ann Arbor though</p>

<p>ill read it. im a 2012.</p>

<p>great, thanks. i’ll pm it over to both of you! (:</p>

<p>Other takers? :P</p>