Should a perseverance essay be avoided?

FLVADAD
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:12:27 +0000

What specifically did you overcome? Is it something with which you still deal with? How has it changed your perceptions and viewpoints? How does is affect your daily attitudes, or the way you handle new challenges?

If you frame it well and relate it in a way that the adcom gets to know you better in a positive way, I think it’s a fine topic.