The Common App Essay that Got Me into the Ivy League

This free essay example is offered as a learning tool to help you understand how to structure strong, authentic essays.

This example is meant to:

• Inspire your own original writing
• Show how to organize and express personal stories effectively
• Provide a model for tone, structure, and storytelling

The prompt for the 2017-2018 college admissions cycle was:

📝. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (650-word limit)

I wish you the best of luck in the applications process! 🤞

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