<p>When admissions ask for an essay, can it be like a poem or something like that? It tells the same thing as an essay but its not exactly formatted that way. Would admissions get annoyed by something like this?</p>
<p>According to books that I've read by admissions officers, when they ask for an essay, that's what they want. They do get annoyed with getting poetry instead of essays.</p>
<p>Eh, I wouldn't chance it.
On the other hand, it certainly doesn't have to be a formal essay. You can use poetic language and descriptions if you'd like. But rhyming might be taking it a little far.</p>
<p>Of course, if you're applying to a university of the Arts, maybe they would welcome a poem? </p>
<p>If you really feel you can express yourself best in poetry, you might want to call admissions at the college in question and ask about what's acceptable.</p>
<p>Submit the poem on the side, if you think it is good. Don't substitute it for the essay. Is it really a poem or is it doggerel? Many don't know the difference. Poetry is often either too abstruse or too cutesy, and you tend to like your own poetry much more than others might. Kind of like laughing at your own jokes.</p>
<p>Some poems are too cryptic and blasted with metaphors that I seriously doubt the reader will take more time just so he or she can dissect and interpret the meaning within.</p>