sammk33
Dec 31, 2013
Undergraduate / Facebook status and women in shock - Common App Personal Statement [3]
You don't need to say "the color that describes darkness" because it's slightly distracting. I wouldn't mention the gold watch right there. It breaks up the repetition of black. Perhaps later on in the introduction, after the theme of black has been fully established. This first paragraph was captivating, it REALLY sucked me in. It's so compelling.
I apologize in advance if any of my comments come off as offensive.
I think that instead of focusing on the actual events of your family members' deaths (OMG I AM SO SORRY THIS IS SO INSENSITIVE I can't find any other way to word this) you should go more into depth regarding the three specific lessons they have taught you early on and then re-emphasize it in your conclusion. This'll bring the focus of the essay back to you and show what kind of person you are today, not just who you were when you lost your loved ones.
Try reading your essay out loud, there are a couple of minor typos here and there.
This was a very raw, very real and emotional piece of work. I seriously feel like bawling right now, it's that powerful. Fantastic work!
I am so sorry for your losses, I hope you're doing alright today. I don't know what to say, but I really hope you get into your colleges. You deserve it.
You don't need to say "the color that describes darkness" because it's slightly distracting. I wouldn't mention the gold watch right there. It breaks up the repetition of black. Perhaps later on in the introduction, after the theme of black has been fully established. This first paragraph was captivating, it REALLY sucked me in. It's so compelling.
I apologize in advance if any of my comments come off as offensive.
I think that instead of focusing on the actual events of your family members' deaths (OMG I AM SO SORRY THIS IS SO INSENSITIVE I can't find any other way to word this) you should go more into depth regarding the three specific lessons they have taught you early on and then re-emphasize it in your conclusion. This'll bring the focus of the essay back to you and show what kind of person you are today, not just who you were when you lost your loved ones.
Try reading your essay out loud, there are a couple of minor typos here and there.
This was a very raw, very real and emotional piece of work. I seriously feel like bawling right now, it's that powerful. Fantastic work!
I am so sorry for your losses, I hope you're doing alright today. I don't know what to say, but I really hope you get into your colleges. You deserve it.