<p>I was thinking about writing an essay that exposed my biggest weakness, yet highlights - what I hope is one of my most honorable qualities.</p>
<p>The topic would be about how too often I put others before myself. My work and dedication throughout my community and within school sometimes compromise my studies. It’s one of my major faults, I believe in putting others before myself. And in doing so, I lose track of what is most beneficial for me, and I look what towards what’s best for others. </p>
<p>If it’s relevant, I’m applying to the top tier Ivys and Wharton</p>
<p>Hmm, I think I can see what you might be getting at with this topic. With this topic I wanted to really highlight my inspirations while also adding some humility to the essay to balance out my goals. Do you have anymore feedback?</p>
<p>In other words: a “weakness” essay often frankly admits a weakness and then explains how the writer overcame it or is overcoming it.</p>
<p>Your concept could come across as disingenuous because it seems that you don’t honestly consider your trait to be a “weakness”. Like any other weakness, are you trying to correct it? Or are you in fact proud of this alleged “weakness”?</p>
<p>If you really want to stick with this, your weakness could be something like “managing my time when I am caught up with a service project I care about.” </p>
<p>I think we could all agree that if you do stuff like this regularly: “sign up to work in the soup kitchen from 8 am to noon, lost track of time and stayed til 3and missed your 2 p.m. calculus test” then it really is a weakness.</p>
<p>Same rule as for all essays: Show, don’t tell. Use interesting anecdotes that reveal things about you. You should touch on what you are doing to correct your weakness.</p>