<p>what if i talk about how i dont have any talents? i think that’ll make me stand out? the only accomplishment ive ever got that i think is worth saying is my deans list… but i dont know if thats just good enough?</p>
<p>I’m sure there’s something you’ve done that’s worth writing about. What do you spend your time doing?</p>
<p>Please don’t write on that topic. That’s the worst kind of “unique” they’ll want to see.</p>
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<p>That will make you stand out as an applicant who presents himself as lacking self-awareness.</p>
<p>A personal essay isn’t particularly about accomplishments. The AdCom can read the rest of your application and find out about your accomplishments. Rather, the essay is a chance to show more of yourself as a person, to show yourself in action.</p>
<p>What do you like to do?</p>
<p>Perhaps this link will be helpful:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html[/url]”>www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html</a></p>