<p>I've read some few "amazing" application essays</p>
<p>but it seems that most of them were "amazing" because they were entertaining.</p>
<p>Not many went into great detail about explaining every small details about their idea or showing who they are, but rather wrote a very fun, interesting, or touching stories.</p>
<p>Is that what colleges want?</p>
<p>At every information tour I have attended, the admission counselor said that you have to make the essay stand out. They go through thousands of applications of prospective students who share many similar stats. Your application states all of your academic and ec achievements, so you have to try to let your personality shine through.</p>
<p>so basically colleges want your essay to stand out and not be like the rest? what about if the topic is something boring like why you want to attend or telling about yourself? i cant speak for everyone but nothing has happend in my life really that is interesting to write about let alone read.</p>
<p>^That last statement you made is not true at all. You are just being lazy right now.</p>
<p>Not everyone almost died/met the president/climbed Mt. Denali/etc. Those who didn’t just have to work harder to find an interesting essay topic.</p>
<p>woah there.
I know everyone is quick to jump to conclusions that you have to write an essay about escaping from a communist country with just the clothes on your back and making it in america etc.etc.etc.</p>
<p>The truth is, not everyone has those experiences. And colleges can tell when you’re faking it. So don’t try to be someone you’re not.</p>
<p>The most amazing essays are when you eloquently examine yourself and the things that are important to you. They are simple in their delivery, calm in their interpretation, and just present you as you are–nothing more, nothing less.</p>