You way be asked to answer “What is your most significant accomplishment and why do you believe it is the most significant?” if you apply for a scholarship or admission. Don’t be bothered. Think this accomplishment essay as another opportunity for you to show how capable you are.

So, Rule No. 1: Do not include information that has been in your application. For instance, there is no need to make a stress on your high G.P.A. in the accomplishment essay. Or, do not try to include the whole list of your awards.

However, it is commonly a good idea to start your accomplishment essay from the list of your awards. Another list you can start with is the list of your social activities. I am not saying that you should repeat the list. You should tell something behind these lists, something interesting and meaningful.

The following questions that may spark your mind:

1. Why did you want to pursue the  award? Or why did you want to participate in the activity?
2. Does this award/activity bring any changes to your life?
3. What had you been through during the competition/activity?
4. Did you ever think of giving up? What made you give up the giving-up?

Hopefully you can get an idea and start your essay. Please remember Rule No.2: Be real. Of course you add some “artificial” details to make the story more interesting (and I suggest you do so), but stay in the line so that your story doesn’t look like a drama.

Rule No.3: Find at least 2 people to help review your essay.