I read her essay for common application after she sent out. Not get chance to read others. The essay I read was definitely much better than any essays I could write in my high school. However, this is difficult to jadge because the reader might have different point views. Actaully I tried to translate it into chinese with help of directionaies, but she didn't allow me to publish it anywhere.
I believe the recommendation letters should be good, because she is best in our high school, teachers like her. Again, those things can't be quantified