<p>See my obnoxiously long comment on this thread: <a href=“Why are Anecdotes so Popular? - College Essays - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-essays/1662444-why-are-anecdotes-so-popular.html</a></p>
<p>(Also be aware that I’m only a recent high school grad so nothing I say is an “expert’s opinion” by any means. Just my take.)</p>