<p>How do you think about writing abtract ideas like the college encourages creativity, emphasis on academica debates.....instead of talking about some specific programs?</p>
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<p>You could talk about how you discovered evidence of these practices during your visit or other contacts with the college.</p>
<p>I think as a general rule, an essay with an emphasis on telling a compelling story chock full of details will always be better than an essay that spends its time philosophizing about your views on a particular issue. </p>
<p>Views change, experiences don’t. Similarly, colleges are looking for people who will make the most out of the resources they offer. Knowing that an applicant is able to find programs at the school that they would contribute a lot to says a lot more than hearing the applicants general views on how college should be run. </p>
<p>The bottom line is that I think in general people should resist the temptation to talk about the big picture, and instead should focus on telling a great story.</p>
<p>So should I talk about the facilities that college offers and how will I benefit from them?
Or by saying that I will like to join this or that club…?</p>
<p>As long as it’s specific to that college. I wrote my why Duke essay about the student body, using anecdotes from my visit.</p>