<p>Anyone include contractions (I'm, can't, doesn't) etc ,for the essay? Is it generally bad to do so, even if the essay is humorous?</p>
<p>The essay's about your voice. If you want to use contractions, by all means, use contractions. You're writing this to let the admissions officers know who YOU are. You aren't writing for your AP English teacher.</p>
<p>Yes...I agree with Acrylicz. You can use contractions.</p>
<p>I was actually wondering the same thing! Thanks for the advice acrylicz and IsleBoy</p>