Tufts "Richness of my Life" Essay

College Essays
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<p>The Tufts supplement asks:</p>

<p>Self-identity and personal expression take many forms. For example, music, clothing, politics, extracurricular interests, and ethnicity can each be a defining attribute. Do you surf or tinker? Are you a vegetarian poet who loves Ayn Rand? Do you prefer YouTube or test tubes? Are you preppie or Goth? Use the richness of your life to give us insight: what voice will you add to the Class of 2014?</p>

<p>I'm having such a hard time approaching this essay. I think I'm going to start by conceding that I have a bad voice, and put an anecdote about how poorly I sing in the car, but then continue on to say how, despite its pitchiness, I still have a strong and uniting voice, and give examples about how I lead with my friends, athletics, extracurriculars, etc.</p>

<p>Would this be "singing my praises" too much? Are they looking for something lighter?
I really appreciate your opinions!</p>

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<p>I think they were going for something light… at least mine is veeery light. :slight_smile: But if humor is not your thing or your leadership is not evident anywhere else and you can fit all that in 200 words, go ahead.</p>

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<p>Okay thanks so much! I did want to do something light… but my humor isn’t following through right now. Haha.
Did your essay directly respond to the “voice” you will add? I know they aren’t being literal, but should I describe the voice I have? Or just the kind of person I am.</p>

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<p>I interpreted “voice” just as my personality/writing style. Mine’s about enthusiasticly loving seafood! haha :)</p>

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<p>Oh that’s unique! Okay, I think I’m going to change my direction. I’m sure Tufts doesn’t want to hear another bland essay about my leadership skills… haha.</p>