<p>hi guys</p>
<p>for all our college application essays, can we use abbreviations?
such as I am /I'm
could not/ couldn't?</p>
<p>is it prohibited?</p>
<p>thanks a ton!</p>
<p>I dont think that it is prohibited. It all depends on the tone of your essay, I think. If your essay is laid back, funny, lighthearted, etc., contractions might make it flow better. If it is more serious or academic in nature, I would avoid contractions.</p>
<p>thanks! 10char</p>