sob story

sofy
Tue, 12 May 2009 14:52:43 +0000

look, this is going to sound awful but many students have had cancer/lost a parent/had drug problems/overcame some sort of horrendous obstacle. everyone has lived an interesting life.

I think your essay needs to be a personal reflection of the person you are now, it could be how you came to be (which may include a “sob” story), an event that changed your life (but it must be VERY unique to you and your circumstances) and how you feel your will benefit most from attending X university.