<p>gmoneypop, your S sounds awesome. I completely agree with that mindset–present a clear and genuine picture of yourself and trust that the right school will appreciate you. In this day of many prepackaged students, I gather the adcoms are most impressed with those who are NOT trying to impress, say exactly the “right” thing, nor being perfect. Even so, I always say there is an element of good luck and good timing to boot. </p>