writing about a class / academic challenge for an essay?

College Essays
1

I’ve finished my response one of the UC essay prompts:

“4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.”

My answer centers around my experience taking AP lang and my effort to improve my writing. I made strong points that I am willing to challenge myself, a hard worker, and really enjoy the collaborative experience. I think it’s well written and complements my other essays well, but I’m worried it’s too dry and un-unique of a topic.

2

I mean considering the question did ask about an educational barrier I’m sure your essay is fine. If it was something more general like “an obstacle you overcame in life” then the essay might seem a little dry, but since they asked specifically for something related to school, I’m sure your essay is fine. Just make sure you show how you overcame the difficulties in Lang instead of just listing them off.

3

OK, I’ve got to admit “in-unique” made me laugh.

If your essay is dry, change it. Use another prompt or go back and make it less dry.

But give yourself a few days. Let the ideas simmer in your head. Then go back and look at it.