Is it a bad idea to explain how you overcame a weakness in a college admissions essay or is it only good to explain only your strong points and achievements? Does everything have to be positive?
It depends on what the essay is asking. If it is a negative experience then it is fine to tell, but make sure you tell how you overcame it and turn it into something positive. College’s do not want to hear about your hardships unless you did something to improve them or help yourself 
#1 by Jess on July 31st, 2009
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It depends on what the essay is asking. If it is a negative experience then it is fine to tell, but make sure you tell how you overcame it and turn it into something positive. College’s do not want to hear about your hardships unless you did something to improve them or help yourself
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