should I use " you" or "one"

College Essays
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<p>When writing college application essays, should I use the word you or one? my essays are personal I want the colleges to learn how I am outside my grades. Everyone keeps telling me that I should use "one" instead of "you" but I don't know why I think that by using "one" the essay becomes less personal and more formal. Am I right?</p>

<p>which one would you use? ( I'm working on the UC essay right now)</p>

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<p>Avoid “you”/“one” at all costs…</p>

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<p>^Agreed. The essay is about you, so avoid making general philosophical statements about humankind. Here’s an example:</p>

<p>Diversity Club taught me that I shouldn’t discriminate against others for their differences.</p>

<p>Diversity Club taught me that one shouldn’t discriminate against others for their differences.</p>

<p>Diversity Club taught me that you shouldn’t discriminate against others for their differences.</p>

<p>Which sounds the most personal to you?</p>

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<p>Ok I see what your saying. THANK YOU</p>