<p>“In your own words, describe your personal characteristics, accomplishments, primary interests, plans, and goals. What sets you apart? Your essay should be about 500 words.” </p>
<p>This seems so broad to me. Should we focus on a single thing or include lots of different ideas?? Any help??</p>
<p>I pretty much wrote an essay about different facets of my life (same essay I’m using for other places)…I mean, that topic is so BROAD, you can write about anything. Don’t worry too much about it – don’t 15000/16000 semifinalists make finalist status?</p>