The New York Times – Jenny Anderson
“Students preparing to apply to college are increasingly tailoring their summer plans with the goal of creating a standout personal statement — 250 words or more — for the Common Application in which to describe “a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you….“When I was thinking about the essay, I realized that taking Chinese was a big part of me,” he said. ”” (more)