My daughter didn’t know what to write either, she had a plethora of things that happened in her life she could have chosen but was stymied. I told her just to sit at the computer and start typing, don’t think…just type. Out poured a beautiful essay about who she was, who she is, and who she aspires to be. It was awesome because it came from the heart, it wasn’t just another…what do they want to hear essay. Hope that helps.