: Your draft should have at least 3–5 "so what" moments—points where you explicitly reflect on how an event changed your perspective or reinforced a core value.
A deep essay is more than a story; it is an analysis of a specific belief, value, or transformation. Up Close & Personal
: To make internal reflection feel real, externalize it as "plot." Use sensory details, dialogue, and specific settings to immerse the reader in the experience rather than just telling them how you felt. : Your draft should have at least 3–5