<p>IF you are a legacy applicant, you have access to the college counselors in the alumni advising program. While they won’t edit your essay, they will speak with you about how to answer the essay questions and what approach to take with your application. The women who work there have worked in various Ivy league admissions offices and can answer this question - whether to be emotional or specific - a whole lot better than anyone at CC. I would contact them if I were you.</p>