<p>voice? </p>
<p>Does it sound contrived (many college essays seem this way)? Or is it sincere. Does it try to convince the reader of the writer’s stellar qualities? Or does it try to open a window into the writer’s worldview?</p>
<p>Read some of the essays out there. Often, you just shake your head: another 17 year old trying to sound important. Few are actually interesting. Read through the UVA Essays tutorial</p>