Am I allowed to write a short story for my common app essay?

<p>Or does it have to be a formal essay?</p>

<p>It can be a short story, but make sure it says a lot about you.</p>

<p>I agree. The essay exists so you can tell the counselors more about you as a person and what makes you unique, it’s not as much about the quality of your writing. But if you have a good idea for a short story that still tells a lot about you, I say go for it!</p>

<p>*admin officers. Not sure why I said counselors… Delirious…</p>