Starting my Common App essay used to give me so much anxiety. I was obsessed with finding the perfect opening line. But then I tried something different: I just wrote!
I focused on getting the whole story down without worrying about how it sounded. Once I had that, it was easier to pick out a strong line later. It's wild how freeing that was!
If you’re stuck, give it a shot. Just write it like you’re sharing with a buddy, and you’ll be surprised how the words flow.