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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below honestly and to the best of your ability. Your essay idea's grade is based on the information you provided and follows the GIGO principle: Garbage In, Garbage Out.

Question 1: 🌱 Self-Growth

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most significant change or self-growth...
... how much self-growth (how you've changed) will your essay topic let you explore?
... how much does your idea show how you've changed?

Question 2: 🌟 Story Uniqueness

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most unique and interesting story...
... how unique and interesting is your story?
... how unlikely is it that another applicant will have a similar story?

Question 3: ⚔️ Conflict

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the biggest conflict in your story...
... how significant and important is the conflict in your story?
... how much does your story show how you've overcome a challenge?

Question 4: 💡 Reflections

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the "deepest" ideas and reflections...
... how "deep" and nuanced is your main idea or takeaway?
... how unlikely is it that another applicant will have a similar takeaway?

Question 5: 📎 Topic Size

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most focused and specific topic...
... how focused and specific is your essay idea?
... how much does your essay idea stay on topic and avoid unnecessary tangents?

Question 6: 🤔 Unexpectedness

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the least predictable and most unexpected...
... how predictable or expected is your essay idea?
... how likely will it be that admissions officers can tell where it's going from the start?

Question 7: 😃 Excitement

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most excited about your topic...
... how excited are you to write about this essay idea?
... how much fun and enjoyment do you think writing this essay will bring?

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