<p>I don't think it's ridiculous at all - it all depends on what she has to say about it and how she presents it in her essay. There will be students writing about far more profound physical limitations, and obviously the essay should focus most on her accomplishments and special talents, but the height aspect could provide an amusing/interesting opening. FWIW, my oldest d's essay was about getting a really bad haircut when she was 7 years old and being mistaken for a little boy throughout most of the summer.</p>