A piece of written work can speak volumes. Authors write in an almost effortless manner, as their story goes on 20, 30 chapters without ever repeating the same line twice. Journalists can get in front of their computer and type up an inverted pyramid style story within a mere hour for the front page of the newspaper. Yet, looking past the variety of the work or the pace of the writing lies the meaning, beauty and flow of the piece of content.
Students keep all these factors in mind when writing their personal statement essays for college applications. First and foremost, one must brainstorm topic ideas that not only has affected them but also set them apart from the rest of their competitors. For me, painting a portrait of the world I come from has been a little rocky. I haven't been involved in any tragic moments, heroic acts and I haven't been the star of my tennis team either. Thus, coming up with an essay of my ordinary world has been a task for me.
