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Description:
If you were given the chance to change something in your past, what would you pick? Write an essay describing your answer and you could win publication in Real Simple Magazine, a trip to New York City to see a Broadway play and to lunch with Real Simple editors, and $3,000 cash or other prizes in Real Simple's Fifth Annual Life Lessons Essay Contest.

Eligibility:
USA, 19+

Start Date:
May 12, 2012

End Date:
September 13, 2012 at 11:50 p.m. ET

Entry Frequency:
One time per person/email.

Sweepstakes Prizes:
Grand Prize: Publication in Real Simple Magazine, $3,000, a trip for two to New York City including airfare, hotel, tickets to a Broadway play, and lunch with Real Simple editors.

2nd Prize: $500 cash. (ARV: $500)

3rd Prize: $250 cash. (ARV: $250)

Additional Comments:
To enter, write an essay answering the question, "If you could change one decision that you made in the past, what would it be?" along with what you learned about yourself from the mistake, in 1,500 words or less. Submit your entry by email or mail.

Entries will be judged on the basis of originality (25%), creativity (25%), use of language (25%), and appropriateness to contest theme (25%).