Personal Writing: Applying to Indiana University As your read this essay, you are probably wondering as to why I would be writing an optional response question. Its simple, in order for Indiana University to get a good understanding of the type of person I am, aside from the high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and the personal information inscribed, it is impossible to create a close bond between the Indiana admissions office and me. Who is Joshua A. Perla? And why is he interested in Indiana University? Applying to colleges is a difficult choice and even harder is to decide what college you want to attend. As