OK this is going to be a long ass explanation, anyways you should read it if you want a proper answer. OK idk which universities you are applying to but if you are talking about the Common Application personal essay, here are some tips. The essay must be at most 650 words right so you should use all these words to TALK ABOUT YOURSELF. Starting from the very first word you should write about you and yourself only. I did some research when I wrote mine and gathered that many colleges like it if you reach the word limits.... I am tired I'll explain be lela text tnsh koyche