<p>The prompt asks you to describe an activity that has been most meaningful to you and why.
I only have a few hours and was thinking about writing about being an older sister to my only sibling, who is my 6 yr. old brother (we are 11 yrs. apart).</p>
<p>Is this a good or bad idea?</p>
<p>If your relationship really does means something to you, and you can make your essay meaningful, shoot for it.</p>
<p>If you’re don’t really have anything to write about, try thinking of something else.</p>
<p>I would say bad… Unless there is something truly unique about the experience that you could say. The majority of kids applying to college have brothers and/or sisters. Most of these people could probably discuss an interesting situation that happened between the two of them. To me it is not all that interesting…JMO though…</p>
<p>hmm… would writing about a Mexico Missions Trip (w/ my church) mean more? However, I know someone else writing about the same thing, so I don’t want to blend with the crowd. Still, MMT over bro.?</p>
<p>BTW-I have been like a second mother to my brother</p>
<p>Ask yourself: is it a big part of my life? does it contribute to who I am?</p>
<p>If you’re like my friend who’s pretty much a mother/sister to her younger brother because their parents work, I would say ok, because they have a very meaningful relationship.</p>
<p>Thumbs down… if that’s for the Activity essay unless he requires such care that you have to neglect participating in community/school activities (physically or mentally disabled, parent working all the time, etc). if it’s personal essay, it’s fine as long the experience really stands out and affected your life.</p>
<p>Don’t bother with Mexico Missions either unless it encouraged you to become more involved in related activities that are listed in your Activities list and if so, then emphasize how you will continue the commitment to the college you’re applying to. </p>
<p>Admissions officers don’t need another “epiphany” essay like, oh then I realized that we’re all really the same inside… my gosh, there are so many poor people outside of my country, I am now very grateful for the opportunities that are given to me, etc.</p>
<p>thanks for the feedback everyone, think i’m going with the missions trip idea…as I only an hour or less… :(</p>
<p>Good luck with everyon’e apps! <em>runs off in frenzy</em></p>
<p>Edit___</p>
<p>Well ticklemepink, rather than the whole epiphany thing, I was going to discuss how I realized that ordinary things could change ppl.s lives (esp. a particular little girl.) and that despite hardships, a simple act of kindness could enlighten them with God’s kindness…</p>
<p>too cliche? :(</p>