<p>Alright, so when I was younger I was a victim of sexual abuse. For the fist 2 and a half years of high school i was severly depressed. I still managed to do decent in school (4.2) gpa but nothing top tier worthy. Over the last year I have gotten help and talked to my parents about it and am now doing really well and have tons of leadership and all that jazz. Additionally, I have written a lot of poems to kind of channel my issues and had some published. Is this a good story for an essay or would it be looked at as weird/stay away from that kid type of thing?</p>
<p>i think it'd be okay</p>
<p>I think it could set you apart as having triumphed over adversity (just don't adopt a "poor me" attitude & show how you've learned & gotten stronger from your experiences.<br>
I think you might get a "purple dinosaur," meaning if admitted, the school might make you aware of resources on their campus that could be helpful to you (it was mentioned in one of the college admissions books I read).</p>
<p>Just dwell on your reaction, not the experience, and I'd think it'd be OK.</p>
<p>I think it'll be okay, but it's going to be hard to not focus on the experience. And it is a bit risky, so it depends on if you can pull it off</p>
<p>I think that unfortunate event substantially shaped your young life and propels you to achieve, and should be presented. Have someone look over your essay and make sure its the right tone. I think you have made something so negative and turned it into a triumph. Adcom will pick up on that. Good luck.</p>
<p>The only thing I am worried about is that the adcoms will think I am making an excuse for myself. My grades are decent but I was depressed and they could have been better. This makes sense to me but do you think they will see it as a cop out?</p>
<p>I think that you should go for it. Don't present it as an excuse and you should be fine.</p>
<p>wow i feel so hot</p>
<p>jk</p>
<p>It's a big part of your life, so I would definitely write about it. I wrote mine about depression and an eating disorder. I haven't sent it in yet, so I don't know if it works or not, but we'll be in the same boat!</p>
<p>Hey if any adult is around and would like to read and help with the rough draft of my essay let me know and I will it email it to you</p>