how personal should my college essay really be?

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I’ve been going back and forth about how personal my college essay should get. I want it to be memorable, but I don't want to overshare or make it awkward. Is it better to share a deeply personal story or keep it more general?

Anyone have tips on how to strike that balance? Are there examples of personal statements that really stood out to you?

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