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Several myUface users have asked if they can write their own essay rather than using the questions on the myUface application.  The answer is yes.  However, I wanted to provide a few cautionary words:

First, although it’s perfectly fine to use your own essay question for the myUface application, if you’re applying independently to a university, always use their question.

Second, if you’re going to use your own question, don’t use just any question.  Give some though to your question as well.  For undergraduate applicants, you want a question that will reveal who you are as a person, and what your aspirations are.  Possibilities include:

• What are you most proud of?
• What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve overcome in your life?
• What would your friends tell us about you if we asked?

For graduate applications, you want a question that not only tells us about yourself but also tells us about your knowledge of your field of study.  Possibilities include:

• How will your study of _____ impact your career and society?
• What are the biggest challenges facing practitioners of _____ in your country?

Good luck with your essays, and remember, we have a load of essay writing advice on the blog:

http://www.myuface.com/blog/2009/09/09/how-to-write-an-essay-for-university-applications/