Why do high schoolers scribble such pablum?

<p>I started mine off with memories of my father's USMC deployments when I was younger, and then turned into how growing up in a family of service has made me want to dedicate my own life to service. I concluded with stating my goal of being a Marine Corps officer, since I feel that this is the way I can best serve my country and family. It wasn't cheesy, but it definitely gave a very accurate picture of who I am. I got in EA.</p>