<p>I am starting to write my admission essays for the Common Application, entering college in Fall of 2014 as an undergrad. My AP English teacher has told me multiple times that college level English classes do not use a formulaic essay (intro, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion) and instead write an intro, how many ever body paragraphs you want and no conclusion. I was wondering whether or not to use a formulaic approach on my admission essays and want an opinion. I feel more comfortable NOT using a formula to writing my essays and being more creative as I'm a better writer that way.</p>