<p>Just be yourself, really yourself. Let your admissions person see who you are and don’t think so much about what they want to see. My son’s essays were so much in his voice and really showed who he was and his passions came through loud and clear. </p>
<p>Also, don’t underestimate recommendations. I think these were what put him over the top. I think they put a lot of weight on the recommendations.</p>