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06 Apr 2008, 19:10
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Can any of the successful candidates tell me what the acceptable topics for the greatest personal accomplishment essayare? Is writing an essay about taking care of a family member during some rough times an acceptable topic? Or would it be considered 'too' personal?
Please advise.
-Stoic
Please advise.
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07 Apr 2008, 11:44
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stoic, just keep it professional and not make it into a soap opera, then you'll be ok. Professional = write about the facts, the problems, how you conquered it, and what you learned from it. Don't try to make it into a "sob story" or try to gain sympathy. But otherwise, that sounds like a GREAT personal accomplishment essay.
Mine was mundane, it was about tennis.
Mine was mundane, it was about tennis.
08 Apr 2008, 07:26
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Stoic,
Greatest personal accomplishment is simply that. The greatest one thing that you have done and value yourself. If, for you, your greatest accomplishment is helping a family member back into health, and there are moments that have shaped your life...then write about it.
I personally believe what is most important about a personal accomplishment is that it has had significant and deep impact on the person you have become and your aspirations.
good luck
Greatest personal accomplishment is simply that. The greatest one thing that you have done and value yourself. If, for you, your greatest accomplishment is helping a family member back into health, and there are moments that have shaped your life...then write about it.
I personally believe what is most important about a personal accomplishment is that it has had significant and deep impact on the person you have become and your aspirations.
good luck
