Hi, this is Lillian from Prompt. People usually hit roadblocks when they start. In our experience, this is what we’d recommend getting over that:
Most Personal Essays Wrongly Focus on a Story/Anecdote
Most personal essays wrongly focus on a meaningful story or anecdote — but what counts isn’t the story itself. It’s how it changed you. What actions have you taken as a result of the personal growth you experienced?
It’s Okay to Focus on Ordinary Moments
An ordinary moment can produce a powerful essay. You don’t need a big backstory, or to have been short-listed for the Nobel Prize. Rather, let the admissions team in on the introspection that an important moment caused in your life. Show how it changed you into someone more capable of succeeding in college and beyond.
Hope this helps!