<p>The college I am applying to (UVA) requires three different essays, one of which is a 500 word essay on a topic of your choice. Since my other two required essays are more traditional college application essays, would it be acceptable to do a less traditional essay for the third? It wouldn't be wildly inappropriate or anything, but an excerpt from my personal writing journal. So, creative in the sense of informal, not so much an essay, but not fiction.</p>
<p>Is a creative, journal style (yet appropriate, and well-written--not a teenybopper 'Dear Diary, I met a cute boy today!' kind of thing) "essay" appropriate for a college application essay? I think it would show my character and my writing capabilities.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>