Reading the Common App essay that got me into Harvard and Stanford

I'm going to read the beginning of my Common App essay that I've never shared before. But this essay got me into 20 out of 26 schools including Harvard, Stanford and four other Ivies. Hidden behind the white bells and whistles of a brand new home, I'd watch the sunlight dancing across the airy living room as I listen for my mother's footsteps. My green stretched wider. As a hide-and-seek enthusiast, transitioning from a cramped one bedroom apartment to a house replete with nooks and hallways was a dream come true. I cherished the prickling sensation that would ascend my legs the longer I crawled through dark recesses. As a child, hiding was something I'd perfected. But my ability to hide was not limited to the game. And then my last paragraph was: Abandoning my long cherished role as a hider was uncomfortable at first. But unearthing parts of myself was far more rewarding than any game of hide and seek. Looking back, I'm proud of my evolution from a silent assimilator into a fervent advocate for cancer research, healthcare equity, and women's rights. I am now unequivocally accept who I am. One who seeks community, friendships, and opportunities to pursue my love for making a difference. Okay, I can get to a whole video about why I think that this Common App essay worked. It was definitely not my best writing or the most emotional, but I think there's like a strategy there which I can explain if you guys want to hear. Love you so much.