What if you aren't a prodigy at your passion?

Applying to College
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<p>I understand that good college app essays are written about your passion-- some activity that you care deeply about. But is it ok if you are decent at this activity, but not amazingly good?</p>

<p>I have a few activities (piano, martial arts, cross country, track) that are very important to me-- I really enjoy spending time doing them-- but I don't have any amazing gifts in any one particular area.</p>

<p>So can you still write an effective essay, and be seen as appealing by even top colleges in this situation?</p>

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<p>Of course. Not everyone is a super genius or wunderkind and nobody can be good at everything.</p>

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<p>It's more important that you have passions and that your personality and passions come across in your application. Being the best isn't necessary.</p>

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<p>Yup!</p>

<p>I am a bad martial artists in terms of finess, but I love it. I hit like a train though. =D</p>

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<p>haha, awesome. Thanks guys... it just seems like everybody is some national champion pianist, or school record holder in track or something...</p>

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<p>haha yea, this is the inflated impression one gets by being on CC</p>

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<p>:( .............</p>

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<p>Very few college applicants are prodigies. Most college applicants get into some college. Indeed, in this country, something like 60% of college applicants get into their first choice college.</p>

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<p>I hope I'm in that 60%...</p>

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<p>I quite strongly agree with everyone else.</p>