What do we need to include in our essays?

College Essays
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<p>Besides revealing who we are, do we have to show how our topic has changed us or do we just have to reveal our personalities?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>For good advice on college essays, see</p>

<p>U.Va</a>. Office of Admission Essays</p>

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<p>^Thanks ADad! I'll take a look at it.</p>

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<p>Umm that link didn't answer my question...anyone else?</p>

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<p>They are not mutually exclusive. In describing how our experiences have changed us, we are indeed revealing who we are. On the other hand, in any (say, intellectual) essay where we reflect on a subject (that does not directly deal with a past experience), our approach to analyzing issues, deriving conclusions or presenting opinions reveal our personalities. So, in both cases you end up showing off yourself.......</p>

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<p>Thank you so much stnfrdstd! That question was hindering my essay process, but thanks for letting it flow again!</p>