Pumpkin? Check. Mashed potatoes? Check. The clatter of stacking cans created a dependable beat that transformed my labor into a rhythmic second nature. Packing Thanksgiving care packages felt musical. I loved volunteering at the Action Center’s warehouse, a building chock-full with canned foods and clothing which I loaded into boxes for the Center to later distribute. I strengthened my relationships with my classmates who also volunteered; I enhanced my organizational skills; I bolstered the number of National Honor Society...

I applied to many schools that required supplements. I found that one about a meaningful extracurricular activity could be reused multiple times. So before writing a new essay, check to see if you can edit an old one and make it work.