The college application essay is a student’s chance to make known the parts of himself that don’t show up on transcripts, that can’t be explained by a GPA. It’s a chance to display personality (but don’t be annoying!); tout accomplishments (but don’t seem braggy!); show some quirks (but not too many!); and find a way to stand out from the crowd (but not in a bad way!).
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