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Writing a narrative essay about overcoming a challenge—any advice?

I'm working on a narrative essay about overcoming a challenge in my life, but I'm struggling with how to focus it and what details to include. Can anyone on here give me some advice on how to approach this essay? Thanks in advance!

9 months ago

Sure, I'd be happy to help! Writing an engaging and impactful narrative essay about overcoming a challenge can be a powerful way to showcase your strengths and resilience. CollegeVine has written an article breaking down this exact type of essay—here are their tips, which you should find helpful: https://blog.collegevine.com/overcoming-challenges-essay

Remember, a powerful narrative essay about overcoming a challenge should demonstrate your personal growth, resilience, and character development. Showcasing these qualities through your story can make your essay a compelling and memorable piece of your application.

For inspiration, you may want to check out these example essays, which were all written by real students: https://blog.collegevine.com/overcoming-challenges-college-essay-examples

Good luck with writing, and I hope this advice helps you craft an outstanding essay!

9 months ago

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