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Tell Us About Yourself College Essay?

Hey, I'm a junior and I've started working on my college essays. For the prompt 'Tell us about yourself,' I'm not really sure where to start or what to focus on. Does anyone have some tips or examples of great essays with this prompt?

a year ago

Hey! The 'Tell us about yourself' prompt can seem a bit vague, but it's actually a great opportunity to showcase your unique qualities, interests, and experiences. Instead of a broad overview of your entire life, focus on a specific experience or aspect of your personality that you want to highlight. Remember to be genuine and show your true self, not what you think colleges want to see. Share a story that resonates with who you are and what you care about.

One example: if you're passionate about environmental activism, you could write about a time when you led a local river cleanup or started a recycling program at your school. Your essay should leave the admissions officers with a strong sense of who you are and why you'd make a great addition to their campus community. Good luck!

a year ago

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